How to pronounce necrophily
Say it like nih-KROF-uh-lee. Necrophily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROF).
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- nih
- KROF
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrophily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of necrophily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nih-KROF-uh-lee.
What does necrophily mean?
- Necrophilia.
Where does necrophily come from?
From necro- + -phily.
Questions about saying necrophily
How do you pronounce necrophily?
Say nih-KROF-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈkrɑfəli/. In British English it is /nɪˈkrɒfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrophily?
Necrophily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROF). Broken into parts: nih · KROF · uh · lee.
Is necrophily 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 /nɪˈkrɒfəli/ (nih-KROF-uh-lee).