How to pronounce piphilology
Say it like py-fih-LOL-uh-jee. Piphilology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL).
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- py
- fih
- LOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piphilology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piphilology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: py-fih-LOL-uh-jih.
What does piphilology mean?
- The memorization of the digits of pi as a hobby.
Where does piphilology come from?
From pi + philology.
Words that rhyme with piphilology
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Questions about saying piphilology
How do you pronounce piphilology?
Say py-fih-LOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪfɪˈlɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /paɪfɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piphilology?
Piphilology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL). Broken into parts: py · fih · LOL · uh · jee.
Is piphilology 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 /paɪfɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ (py-fih-LOL-uh-jih).