How to pronounce glossophilia
Say it like glos-uh-FIL-ee-uh. Glossophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- glos
- uh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glossophilia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: glos-uh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does glossophilia mean?
- Love of language.
Where does glossophilia come from?
From glosso- + -philia.
Words that rhyme with glossophilia
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Questions about saying glossophilia
How do you pronounce glossophilia?
Say glos-uh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlɑsəˈfɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌɡlɒsəˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossophilia?
Glossophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: glos · uh · FIL · ee · uh.
Is glossophilia 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 /ˌɡlɒsəˈfɪliə/ (glos-uh-FIL-ee-uh).