How to pronounce philately
Say it like fih-LAT-uh-lee. Philately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT).
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- fih
- LAT
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philately 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of philately
- 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-lee.
What does philately mean?
- Stamp collecting.
- The study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.
Where does philately come from?
First use appears c. 1865.
Questions about saying philately
How do you pronounce philately?
Say fih-LAT-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlætəli/. In British English it is /fɪˈlætəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philately?
Philately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT). Broken into parts: fih · LAT · uh · lee.
Is philately 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 /fɪˈlætəli/ (fih-LAT-uh-lee).