How to pronounce logophilia
Say it like loh-goh-FIL-ee-uh. Logophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- loh
- goh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. 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 logophilia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-goh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does logophilia mean?
- The love of words and word games.
Where does logophilia come from?
From logo- + -philia.
Words that rhyme with logophilia
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Questions about saying logophilia
How do you pronounce logophilia?
Say loh-goh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌloʊɡoʊˈfɪˌliə/. In British English it is /ˌləʊɡəʊˈfɪˌliːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logophilia?
Logophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: loh · goh · FIL · ee · uh.
Is logophilia 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 /ˌləʊɡəʊˈfɪˌliːə/ (loh-goh-FIL-ee-uh).