How to pronounce paedophile
Say it like PEE-duh-fyle. Paedophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- duh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paedophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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 paedophile
American and British speakers say paedophile in essentially the same way: /ˈpidəˌfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈpiːdəˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-duh-fyle.
What does paedophile mean?
- Commonwealth standard spelling of pedophile.
Where does paedophile come from?
From paedo- + -phile.
Questions about saying paedophile
How do you pronounce paedophile?
Say PEE-duh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈpidəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːdəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paedophile?
Paedophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · duh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say paedophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpidəˌfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈpiːdəˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.