How to pronounce spermophile
Say it like SPUR-muh-fyle. Spermophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR).
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- SPUR
- muh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spermophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of spermophile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPUR-muh-fyle.
What does spermophile mean?
- A terrestrial burrowing rodent; ground squirrel.
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Questions about saying spermophile
How do you pronounce spermophile?
Say SPUR-muh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɝməfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈspɜːməfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spermophile?
Spermophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUR). Broken into parts: SPUR · muh · fyle.
Is spermophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɜːməfaɪl/ (SPUR-muh-fyle).