How to pronounce philatelist
Say it like fih-LAT-uh-list. Philatelist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT).
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- fih
- LAT
- uh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philatelist 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.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of philatelist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fih-LAT-uh-list.
What does philatelist mean?
- A person who collects and studies postage stamps.
Where does philatelist come from?
From philately + -ist.
Questions about saying philatelist
How do you pronounce philatelist?
Say fih-LAT-uh-list. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlætəlɪst/. In British English it is /fɪˈlætəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philatelist?
Philatelist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT). Broken into parts: fih · LAT · uh · list.
Is philatelist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ (fih-LAT-uh-list).