How to pronounce zoophilic
Say it like zoh-uh-FIL-ik. Zoophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- zoh
- uh
- FIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoophilic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zoophilic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-uh-FIL-ik.
What does zoophilic mean?
- Liking or preferring animals.
Where does zoophilic come from?
From zoo- + -philic.
Words that rhyme with zoophilic
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Questions about saying zoophilic
How do you pronounce zoophilic?
Say zoh-uh-FIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌzoʊəˈfɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌzəʊəˈfɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoophilic?
Zoophilic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: zoh · uh · FIL · ik.
Is zoophilic 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 /ˌzəʊəˈfɪlɪk/ (zoh-uh-FIL-ik).