How to pronounce entomophily
Say it like en-tuh-MOF-uh-lee. Entomophily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOF).
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- en
- tuh
- MOF
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entomophily 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entomophily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-tuh-MOF-uh-lee.
What does entomophily mean?
- pollination by insects
Where does entomophily come from?
From entomo- + -phily.
Questions about saying entomophily
How do you pronounce entomophily?
Say en-tuh-MOF-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɛntəˈmɑfəli/. In British English it is /ɛntəˈmɒfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entomophily?
Entomophily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOF). Broken into parts: en · tuh · MOF · uh · lee.
Is entomophily 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 /ɛntəˈmɒfəli/ (en-tuh-MOF-uh-lee).