How to Pronounce "necrophilia"
word
nek-ruh-FIL-ee-uh
nek-ruh-FIL-ee-uh
Definition
Necrophilia is a psychological condition where a person has a sexual attraction to corpses. It is illegal and widely considered a serious mental disorder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə
British English
nˌɛkɹəfˈɪliə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nek-ruh-FIL-ee-uh
UK
nek-ruh-FIL-ee-uh
Listen in Context
Necrophilia is illegal in most countries.
The doctor studied uncommon conditions like necrophilia.
Necrophilia has been discussed in criminal psychology books.
Cases of necrophilia often shock the public because of their disturbing nature.