To pronounce "phyllo", say PHYLLO — one syllable, IPA /ˈfaɪləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfaɪləʊ/
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"phyllo" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tillow and pillow, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: phyllo-, phylo-, phylo — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Phyllo" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "phyllo" is /ˈfaɪləʊ/.
Phyllo: A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.
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