How to pronounce oenophile
Say it like EE-nuh-fyle. Oenophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- nuh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oenophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oenophile
American and British speakers say oenophile in essentially the same way: /ˈinəˌfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈiːnəˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-nuh-fyle.
What does oenophile mean?
- A person who has a fondness or appreciation for wine.“The oenophile had a large wine cellar stocked with bottles from around the world.”
Where does oenophile come from?
From oeno- + -phile.
Questions about saying oenophile
How do you pronounce oenophile?
Say EE-nuh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈinəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈiːnəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oenophile?
Oenophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · nuh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say oenophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈinəˌfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈiːnəˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.