How to pronounce topophilia
Say it like top-uh-FIL-ee-uh. Topophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- top
- uh
- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topophilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of topophilia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: top-uh-FIL-ee-uh.
What does topophilia mean?
- A strong sense of place, often combined with a sense of cultural identity.“What I feel towards my grandmother's house could be described as topophilia.”
Words that rhyme with topophilia
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Questions about saying topophilia
How do you pronounce topophilia?
Say top-uh-FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑpəˈfɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌtɒpəˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topophilia?
Topophilia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: top · uh · FIL · ee · uh.
Is topophilia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtɒpəˈfɪliə/ (top-uh-FIL-ee-uh).