How to Pronounce Nympholepsy

To pronounce "nympholepsy", say NYMPHOL-epsy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nympholepsy”

"nympholepsy" has 2 syllables: nymphol-epsy.

What does nympholepsy mean?

noun

  1. A frenzied state of (usually erotic) emotion, especially concerning something or someone unattainable.

Related words

nympholepsianymphomaniahysteromaniaerotolepsyhysteriaestromaniaacronymphomaniaaphrodisiomania

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nympholepsy"?▾

"Nympholepsy" has 2 syllables: nymphol · epsy.

What is the IPA transcription of "nympholepsy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nympholepsy" is /ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsi/.

What does "nympholepsy" mean?▾

Nympholepsy: A frenzied state of (usually erotic) emotion, especially concerning something or someone unattainable.

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