How to Pronounce "pedophilia"
word
ped-uh-FIL-yuh
ped-uh-FIL-ee-uh
Definition
Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder where an adult feels sexual attraction toward children who have not yet reached puberty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛdəˈfɪɫjə
British English
ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ped-uh-FIL-yuh
UK
ped-uh-FIL-ee-uh
Listen in Context
Pedophilia is considered a serious psychiatric disorder.
The law strictly prohibits all forms of pedophilia.
Doctors work to understand the causes of pedophilia.
There has been a lot of media attention on pedophilia cases recently.