How to pronounce stylophone
Say it like STY-luh-fohn. Stylophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- luh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylophone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stylophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STY-luh-fohn.
What does stylophone mean?
- A small synthesizer operated using a stylus.
Where does stylophone come from?
From stylo- + -phone.
Words that rhyme with stylophone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stylophone.
Questions about saying stylophone
How do you pronounce stylophone?
Say STY-luh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪləfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪləfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stylophone?
Stylophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · luh · fohn.
Is stylophone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstaɪləfəʊn/ (STY-luh-fohn).