-afil

Questions

How do you pronounce -afil?

The recorded pronunciation is /ə.fɪl/.

What does -afil mean?

Used to form names of inhibitors of phosphodiesterase PDE5 with vasodilator action.

Where does -afil come from?

From sildenafil.

How to pronounce -afil

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-afil”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ə.fɪl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-afil”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “-afil” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.