How to pronounce neophyte
Say it like NEE-uh-fyte. Neophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of neophyte
American and British speakers say neophyte in essentially the same way: /ˈniəˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-fyte.
What does neophyte mean?
- A beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
- A novice (recent convert); a new convert or proselyte; a new monk.
- Among the early Christians, and still among the Roman Catholics, one who has recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, especially those converts from heathenism or Judaism.
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Questions about saying neophyte
How do you pronounce neophyte?
Say NEE-uh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈniəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neophyte?
Neophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say neophyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniəˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.