How to pronounce hoplophilia
Say it like ho-PLOF-ih-lee-uh. Hoplophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOF).
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- ho
- PLOF
- ih
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoplophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hoKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PLOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep 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 hoplophilia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ho-PLOF-ih-lee-uh.
What does hoplophilia mean?
- The love of or (sexual) attraction to firearms or other weapons.
Where does hoplophilia come from?
From hoplo- (“weapon, arms”) + -philia (“love”).
Questions about saying hoplophilia
How do you pronounce hoplophilia?
Say ho-PLOF-ih-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /hɑˈplɑfɪliə/. In British English it is /hɒˈplɒfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoplophilia?
Hoplophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOF). Broken into parts: ho · PLOF · ih · lee · uh.
Is hoplophilia 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 /hɒˈplɒfɪliə/ (ho-PLOF-ih-lee-uh).