How to pronounce philanthropist
Say it like fuh-LAN-thruh-pust. Philanthropist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- fuh
- LAN
- thruh
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philanthropist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philanthropist
American and British speakers say philanthropist in essentially the same way: /fəˈlænθrəpəst/ in the US and /fəˈlænθrəpəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-LAN-thruh-pust.
What does philanthropist mean?
- A person who loves humankind in general.
- A person or institution who seeks to improve the world, especially by monetary gifts.
Where does philanthropist come from?
From philanthropy + -ist; compare French philanthrope.
Questions about saying philanthropist
How do you pronounce philanthropist?
Say fuh-LAN-thruh-pust. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlænθrəpəst/. In British English it is /fəˈlænθrəpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philanthropist?
Philanthropist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: fuh · LAN · thruh · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say philanthropist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈlænθrəpəst/ and the British form is /fəˈlænθrəpəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.