How to pronounce zoophile
Say it like ZOH-uh-fyle. Zoophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoophile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 zoophile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-uh-fyle.
What does zoophile mean?
- A person sexually attracted to non-human animals.
- A person who in their ethical propositions puts animals on a level with humans.
- Misconstruction of zoophilic: preferring a beast milieu.
- Misconstruction of zoophilic: supporting policies favorable to animal lives.
Where does zoophile come from?
From zoo- + -phile.
Questions about saying zoophile
How do you pronounce zoophile?
Say ZOH-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊəfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊəfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoophile?
Zoophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · uh · fyle.
Is zoophile 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 /ˈzəʊəfaɪl/ (ZOH-uh-fyle).