How to pronounce necrophilic
Say it like nek-ruh-FIL-ik. Necrophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- nek
- ruh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of necrophilic
American and British speakers say necrophilic in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˌnɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: nek-ruh-FIL-ik.
What does necrophilic mean?
- Of or relating to necrophilia.
Where does necrophilic come from?
From necrophilia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with necrophilic
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Questions about saying necrophilic
How do you pronounce necrophilic?
Say nek-ruh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrophilic?
Necrophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: nek · ruh · FIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say necrophilic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌnɛkrəˈfɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.