How to Pronounce “cactophile” in English
/kæktɒfæɪl/
cac·to·phi·le
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IPA/kæktɒfæɪl/
Syllablescac·to·phi·le
What does “cactophile” mean?
NOUN
- An animal which lives in or feeds on cacti.
- A person who is especially fond of cacti.
Example sentences
- “Other insects are cactophiles, including Homoptera such as the cactus dodger (Cacama valvata) […]”
- “As a group they present all of the challenges in collecting, classifying, and culturing cacti which the most ardent cactophile can desire.”
How to pronounce “cactophile”
- Syllables:
- cac · to · phi · le
- IPA:
- /kæktɒfæɪl/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “cactophile”?
“cactophile” is pronounced /kæktɒfæɪl/ (cac · to · phi · le). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “cactophile”?
“cactophile” has 4 syllables: cac · to · phi · le.
What does “cactophile” mean?
An animal which lives in or feeds on cacti.