How to pronounce idiophone
Say it like ID-ee-uh-fohn. Idiophone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- ee
- uh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiophone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay 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.
- fohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of idiophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ID-ee-uh-fohn.
What does idiophone mean?
- Any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration (without any strings or membranes).
Where does idiophone come from?
From idio- + -phone.
Questions about saying idiophone
How do you pronounce idiophone?
Say ID-ee-uh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdiəfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɪdiəfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiophone?
Idiophone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · ee · uh · fohn.
Is idiophone 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 /ˈɪdiəfəʊn/ (ID-ee-uh-fohn).