How to pronounce gastrophile
Say it like GAS-troh-fyle. Gastrophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS).
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- GAS
- troh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gastrophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gastrophile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GAS-troh-fyle.
What does gastrophile mean?
- One who loves good food.
Where does gastrophile come from?
From gastro- + -phile.
Questions about saying gastrophile
How do you pronounce gastrophile?
Say GAS-troh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæstroʊˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɡæstrəʊˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gastrophile?
Gastrophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS). Broken into parts: GAS · troh · fyle.
Is gastrophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡæstrəʊˌfaɪl/ (GAS-troh-fyle).