How to pronounce urophile
Say it like YUUR-uh-fyle. Urophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay 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 urophile
American and British speakers say urophile in essentially the same way: /ˈjʊrəfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈʊrɒfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UUR-of-eyel.
What does urophile mean?
- One with a sexual dependency on the smell and/or taste of urine or the sight and sound of someone urinating.
Where does urophile come from?
From uro- + -phile.
Questions about saying urophile
How do you pronounce urophile?
Say YUUR-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrəfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈʊrɒfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urophile?
Urophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · uh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say urophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʊrəfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈʊrɒfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.