To pronounce "theophilus", say THEOPH-il-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
theophilus
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THEOPH-il-us
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"theophilus" has 3 syllables: theoph-il-us. It rhymes with geophilus and geophilous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Theophilus" has 3 syllables: theoph · il · us.
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