How to pronounce entomophilous
Say it like en-tuh-MOF-ih-lus. Entomophilous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOF).
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- en
- tuh
- MOF
- ih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entomophilous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entomophilous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-tuh-MOF-ih-lus.
What does entomophilous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or pollinated by means of entomophily.
Where does entomophilous come from?
From entomo- + -philous.
Questions about saying entomophilous
How do you pronounce entomophilous?
Say en-tuh-MOF-ih-lus. The American pronunciation is /ɛntəˈmɑfɪləs/. In British English it is /ɛntəˈmɒfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entomophilous?
Entomophilous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOF). Broken into parts: en · tuh · MOF · ih · lus.
Is entomophilous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛntəˈmɒfɪləs/ (en-tuh-MOF-ih-lus).