How to pronounce pedophiles
Say it like PED-oh-fylz. Pedophiles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- oh
- fylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedophiles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fylzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pedophiles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PED-oh-fylz.
What does pedophiles mean?
- plural of pedophile
Questions about saying pedophiles
How do you pronounce pedophiles?
Say PED-oh-fylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdoʊfaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdəʊfaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedophiles?
Pedophiles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · oh · fylz.
Is pedophiles 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 /ˈpɛdəʊfaɪlz/ (PED-oh-fylz).