How to Pronounce Pedophile

To pronounce "pedophile", say PED-oph-il-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pedophile”

"pedophile" has 4 syllables: ped-oph-il-e.

What does pedophile mean?

noun

  1. (general use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.
  2. A person aged 16 years old or older who is mostly or only sexually attracted toward prepubescent children.

Synonyms

childlover

Antonyms

teleiophile

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Related words

paedophilepaedochildpervertpedophiliamolesterrapistpederast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pedophile"?▾

"Pedophile" has 4 syllables: ped · oph · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pedophile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pedophile" is /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/.

What does "pedophile" mean?▾

Pedophile: (general use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.

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