How to Pronounce Acidophilus

To pronounce "acidophilus", say AC-id-oph-il-us — 5 syllables, IPA /[ˌæsɪdˈɑfɪləs]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acidophilus

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/[ˌæsɪdˈɑfɪləs]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acidophilus”

"acidophilus" has 5 syllables: ac-id-oph-il-us. It rhymes with acidophilous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: acidophilous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does acidophilus mean?

noun

  1. Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt

Words that rhyme with acidophilus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acidophilous

Related words

lactobacillusbioyogurtprobacteriumacidogenamylolysinacetobacterhomoacetogenautofermentation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acidophilus"?▾

"Acidophilus" has 5 syllables: ac · id · oph · il · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "acidophilus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acidophilus" is /[ˌæsɪdˈɑfɪləs]/.

What does "acidophilus" mean?▾

Acidophilus: Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt

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