How to pronounce phial
Say it like FYLE. Phial is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phial
American and British speakers say phial in essentially the same way: /faɪl/ in the US and /faɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYLE.
What does phial mean?
- A bottle or other vessel for containing a liquid; originally any such vessel, especially one for holding a beverage; now (specifically), a small, narrow glass bottle with a cap used to hold liquid chemicals, medicines, etc.
- To keep or put (something, especially a liquid) in, or as if in, a phial.
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Words that rhyme with phial
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Words that sound like phial
Questions about saying phial
How do you pronounce phial?
Say FYLE. The American pronunciation is /faɪl/. In British English it is /faɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phial?
Phial is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYLE.
Do Americans and Brits say phial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /faɪl/ and the British form is /faɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as phial?
Phial sounds the same as file in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.