How to pronounce necrophile
Say it like NEK-roh-fyle. Necrophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- roh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of necrophile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEK-roh-fyle.
What does necrophile mean?
- One who is subject to necrophilia.
Where does necrophile come from?
From necro- + -phile.
Questions about saying necrophile
How do you pronounce necrophile?
Say NEK-roh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkroʊfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkrəʊfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrophile?
Necrophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · roh · fyle.
Is necrophile 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 /ˈnɛkrəʊfaɪl/ (NEK-roh-fyle).