How to pronounce philanthropic
Say it like fil-un-THROP-ik. Philanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP).
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- fil
- un
- THROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philanthropic 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of philanthropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fil-un-THROP-ik.
What does philanthropic mean?
- Of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind“a philanthropic enterprise”
Where does philanthropic come from?
From French philanthropique.
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Questions about saying philanthropic
How do you pronounce philanthropic?
Say fil-un-THROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philanthropic?
Philanthropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THROP). Broken into parts: fil · un · THROP · ik.
Is philanthropic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk/ (fil-un-THROP-ik).