How to pronounce turophile
Say it like TYUUR-uh-fyle. Turophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYUUR).
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- TYUUR
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of turophile
American and British speakers say turophile in essentially the same way: /ˈtjʊrəfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈtjʊrəfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYUUR-uh-fyle.
What does turophile mean?
- A gourmet/connoisseur of cheese.
Where does turophile come from?
Popularized by Clifton Fadiman on American TV quiz show Information Please in 1952.
Questions about saying turophile
How do you pronounce turophile?
Say TYUUR-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjʊrəfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtjʊrəfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turophile?
Turophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYUUR). Broken into parts: TYUUR · uh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say turophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtjʊrəfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈtjʊrəfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.