How to pronounce philogyny
Say it like fih-LOJ-ih-nee. Philogyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOJ).
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- fih
- LOJ
- ih
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philogyny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of philogyny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-LOJ-ih-nee.
What does philogyny mean?
- Love or fondness for women.
Where does philogyny come from?
From philo- + -gyny.
Words that rhyme with philogyny
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Questions about saying philogyny
How do you pronounce philogyny?
Say fih-LOJ-ih-nee. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɑdʒɪni/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɒdʒɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philogyny?
Philogyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOJ). Broken into parts: fih · LOJ · ih · nee.
Is philogyny pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɪˈlɒdʒɪni/ (fih-LOJ-ih-nee).