How to pronounce saurophilia
Say it like sor-oh-FIL-ee-uh. Saurophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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US American/sɔroʊˈfɪliə/sor-oh-FIL-ee-uh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- sor
- oh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saurophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does saurophilia mean?
noun
- Adaptation to pollination by reptiles
Where does saurophilia come from?
From sauro- + -philia.
Words that rhyme with saurophilia
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Questions about saying saurophilia
How do you pronounce saurophilia?
Say sor-oh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɔroʊˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saurophilia?
Saurophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: sor · oh · FIL · ee · uh.