How to pronounce thermophily
Say it like thur-MOF-lih-ee. Thermophily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOF).
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- thur
- MOF
- lih
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thermophily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- MOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thermophily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thur-MOF-lih-ee.
What does thermophily mean?
- The condition of being a thermophile
Questions about saying thermophily
How do you pronounce thermophily?
Say thur-MOF-lih-ee. The American pronunciation is /θɝˈmɑflɪi/. In British English it is /θɜːˈmɒflɪi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thermophily?
Thermophily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOF). Broken into parts: thur · MOF · lih · ee.
Is thermophily 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 /θɜːˈmɒflɪi/ (thur-MOF-lih-ee).