How to pronounce teleiophile
Say it like teh-LAY-uh-fyle. Teleiophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- teh
- LAY
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teleiophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of teleiophile
American and British speakers say teleiophile in essentially the same way: /tɛˈleɪəˌfaɪl/ in the US and /tɛˈleɪəˌfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-LAY-uh-fyle.
What does teleiophile mean?
- A person who is sexually attracted to adults.
Where does teleiophile come from?
From teleio- + -phile.
Questions about saying teleiophile
How do you pronounce teleiophile?
Say teh-LAY-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈleɪəˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /tɛˈleɪəˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teleiophile?
Teleiophile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: teh · LAY · uh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say teleiophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈleɪəˌfaɪl/ and the British form is /tɛˈleɪəˌfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.