How to pronounce gelotophile
Say it like JEL-uh-tuh-fyle. Gelotophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- uh
- tuh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelotophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 gelotophile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JEL-uh-tuh-fyle.
What does gelotophile mean?
- A person who actively seeks and establishes situations in which others may laugh at them.
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Questions about saying gelotophile
How do you pronounce gelotophile?
Say JEL-uh-tuh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlətəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlətəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelotophile?
Gelotophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · tuh · fyle.
Is gelotophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdʒɛlətəˌfaɪl/ (JEL-uh-tuh-fyle).