How to pronounce videophile
Say it like VID-ee-oh-fy-ul. Videophile has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID).
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- VID
- ee
- oh
- fy
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Videophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIDSay 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of videophile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VID-ee-oh-fy-ul.
What does videophile mean?
- A connoisseur of video, particularly one who values high-definition and otherwise high-quality video
- A fan of video games.
Where does videophile come from?
From video- + -phile.
Questions about saying videophile
How do you pronounce videophile?
Say VID-ee-oh-fy-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪdioʊˌfaɪəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪdiəʊˌfaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in videophile?
Videophile has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID). Broken into parts: VID · ee · oh · fy · ul.
Is videophile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvɪdiəʊˌfaɪəl/ (VID-ee-oh-fy-ul).