To pronounce "necrophile", say NECR-oph-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/
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"necrophile" has 4 syllables: necr-oph-il-e.
noun
"Necrophile" has 4 syllables: necr · oph · il · e.
The IPA transcription of "necrophile" is /ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/.
Necrophile: (sexuality) One who is subject to necrophilia.
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