How to pronounce philander
Say it like fih-LAN-der. Philander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- fih
- LAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fih-LAN-duh.
What does philander mean?
- A lover.
- A South American opossum, bare-tailed woolly opossum, of species Caluromys philander (syn. Didelphis philander).
- To woo women; to play the male flirt.
Where does philander come from?
As a verb, first seen in the 1824 play Philandering: Or, The Rose Queen, by Samuel Beazley.
Words that rhyme with philander
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of philander.
Questions about saying philander
How do you pronounce philander?
Say fih-LAN-der. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlændər/. In British English it is /fɪˈlændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philander?
Philander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: fih · LAN · der.
Is philander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɪˈlændə/ (fih-LAN-duh).