How to pronounce pedophilia
Say it like ped-uh-FIL-yuh. Pedophilia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- ped
- uh
- FIL
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pedophilia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: pee-duh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does pedophilia mean?
- Sexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.
Where does pedophilia come from?
Adapted from German Pädophilie, bringing its spelling into conformity with pedo- (“child”) + -philia.
Words that rhyme with pedophilia
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Questions about saying pedophilia
How do you pronounce pedophilia?
Say ped-uh-FIL-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛdəˈfɪljə/. In British English it is /ˌpiːdəˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedophilia?
Pedophilia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: ped · uh · FIL · yuh.
Is pedophilia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌpiːdəˈfɪliə/ (pee-duh-FIL-ee-uh).