How to pronounce Francophile
Say it like FRANG-kuh-fyle. Francophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- kuh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Francophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep 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 Francophile
American and British speakers say Francophile in essentially the same way: /ˈfræŋkəˌfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈfræŋkəˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANG-kuh-fyle.
What does Francophile mean?
- One who loves France, the French people, or French culture.
- Loving France, the French people, or French culture.
Questions about saying Francophile
How do you pronounce Francophile?
Say FRANG-kuh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Francophile?
Francophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · kuh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say Francophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræŋkəˌfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈfræŋkəˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.