How to pronounce discophilia
Say it like dis-koh-FIL-yuh. Discophilia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- dis
- koh
- FIL
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discophilia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-skoh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does discophilia mean?
- The love of recorded music.
Where does discophilia come from?
From disc + -o- + -philia.
Words that rhyme with discophilia
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Questions about saying discophilia
How do you pronounce discophilia?
Say dis-koh-FIL-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskoʊˈfɪljə/. In British English it is /dɪskəʊˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discophilia?
Discophilia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: dis · koh · FIL · yuh.
Is discophilia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /dɪskəʊˈfɪliə/ (dih-skoh-FIL-ee-uh).