How to pronounce neutrophile
Say it like NOO-troh-fyle. Neutrophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- troh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutrophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of neutrophile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-troh-fyle.
What does neutrophile mean?
- Any organism that thrives in a relatively neutral pH.
Questions about saying neutrophile
How do you pronounce neutrophile?
Say NOO-troh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutroʊˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrəʊˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutrophile?
Neutrophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · troh · fyle.
Is neutrophile 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 /ˈnjuːtrəʊˌfaɪl/ (NYOO-troh-fyle).