How to pronounce phytophilous
Say it like fy-TOF-ih-lus. Phytophilous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOF).
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- fy
- TOF
- ih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phytophilous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TOFSay 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phytophilous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fy-TOF-ih-lus.
What does phytophilous mean?
- Growing on or thriving in the presence of plants (especially of an insect or other invertebrate); having an affinity for plant life, especially describing animals, insects, or organisms that live on or feed upon plants.
Where does phytophilous come from?
From phyto- + -philous.
Questions about saying phytophilous
How do you pronounce phytophilous?
Say fy-TOF-ih-lus. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈtɑfɪləs/. In British English it is /faɪˈtɒfɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phytophilous?
Phytophilous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOF). Broken into parts: fy · TOF · ih · lus.
Is phytophilous 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 /faɪˈtɒfɪləs/ (fy-TOF-ih-lus).