How to pronounce philanderer
Say it like fih-LAN-duh-rer. Philanderer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- fih
- LAN
- duh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philanderer 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of philanderer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fih-LAN-duh-ruh.
What does philanderer mean?
- One who plays at courtship; a fickle lover; a flirt (usually applies only to men).
- Someone who engages in casual sex, usually frequently.
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Questions about saying philanderer
How do you pronounce philanderer?
Say fih-LAN-duh-rer. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlændərɚ/. In British English it is /fɪˈlændərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philanderer?
Philanderer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: fih · LAN · duh · rer.
Is philanderer 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 /fɪˈlændərə/ (fih-LAN-duh-ruh).