How to pronounce Filipino
Say it like fil-uh-PEE-noh. Filipino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- fil
- uh
- PEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filipino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Filipino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fil-uh-PEE-noh.
What does Filipino mean?
- a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
- official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
- of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs“the Philippine President”“our Filipino cook”
Words that rhyme with Filipino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Filipino.
Questions about saying Filipino
How do you pronounce Filipino?
Say fil-uh-PEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪləˈpinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləˈpiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Filipino?
Filipino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: fil · uh · PEE · noh.
Is Filipino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfɪləˈpiːnəʊ/ (fil-uh-PEE-noh).