How to pronounce petrophilic
Say it like pet-ruh-FIL-ik. Petrophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- pet
- ruh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- petGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petrophilic
American and British speakers say petrophilic in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛtrəˈfɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˌpɛtrəˈfɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pet-ruh-FIL-ik.
What does petrophilic mean?
- Thriving in rocky environments.
- Able to digest petroleum byproducts.
Where does petrophilic come from?
From petro- + philic.
Words that rhyme with petrophilic
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Questions about saying petrophilic
How do you pronounce petrophilic?
Say pet-ruh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛtrəˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɛtrəˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrophilic?
Petrophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: pet · ruh · FIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say petrophilic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛtrəˈfɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpɛtrəˈfɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.