How to pronounce crushophile
Say it like KRUHSH-uh-fyle. Crushophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHSH).
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- KRUHSH
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crushophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crushophile
American and British speakers say crushophile in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌʃəˌfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈkrʌʃəˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHSH-uh-fyle.
What does crushophile mean?
- A person who has strong romantic feelings for a particular crush and remains emotionally devoted to that one person, especially when their affection is focused exclusively on them.
Where does crushophile come from?
From crush + -o- + -phile.
Questions about saying crushophile
How do you pronounce crushophile?
Say KRUHSH-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌʃəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌʃəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crushophile?
Crushophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHSH). Broken into parts: KRUHSH · uh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say crushophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌʃəˌfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌʃəˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.