How to pronounce toxophilite
Say it like tok-SOF-ih-lyte. Toxophilite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF).
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- tok
- SOF
- ih
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxophilite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of toxophilite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tok-SOF-ih-lyte.
What does toxophilite mean?
- Pertaining to archery.
- Someone keen on or an expert at archery; a lover or practitioner of archery.
Questions about saying toxophilite
How do you pronounce toxophilite?
Say tok-SOF-ih-lyte. The American pronunciation is /tɑkˈsɑfɪlaɪt/. In British English it is /tɒkˈsɒfɪlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxophilite?
Toxophilite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF). Broken into parts: tok · SOF · ih · lyte.
Is toxophilite 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 /tɒkˈsɒfɪlaɪt/ (tok-SOF-ih-lyte).