How to pronounce neophytes
Say it like NEE-uh-fyts. Neophytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- fyts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neophytes 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.
- fytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of neophytes
American and British speakers say neophytes in essentially the same way: /ˈniəˌfaɪts/ in the US and /ˈniːəˌfaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-fyts.
What does neophytes mean?
- plural of neophyte How to pronounce neophyte
Questions about saying neophytes
How do you pronounce neophytes?
Say NEE-uh-fyts. The American pronunciation is /ˈniəˌfaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈniːəˌfaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neophytes?
Neophytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · fyts.
Do Americans and Brits say neophytes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniəˌfaɪts/ and the British form is /ˈniːəˌfaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.