How to pronounce pedophilic
Say it like ped-oh-FIL-ik. Pedophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- ped
- oh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pedophilic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ped-oh-FIL-ik.
What does pedophilic mean?
- Of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia.
- Synonym of pedophile.
Where does pedophilic come from?
From pedo- (“child”) + -philic.
Words that rhyme with pedophilic
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Questions about saying pedophilic
How do you pronounce pedophilic?
Say ped-oh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɛdoʊˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /pɛdəʊˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedophilic?
Pedophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: ped · oh · FIL · ik.
Is pedophilic 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 /pɛdəʊˈfɪlɪk/ (ped-oh-FIL-ik).