How to pronounce philerast
Say it like FIL-uh-rast. Philerast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- uh
- rast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philerast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of philerast
American and British speakers say philerast in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪləˌræst/ in the US and /ˈfɪləræst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-uh-rast.
What does philerast mean?
- A boy who feels philia or more specifically anterōs, for his paederastic lover.
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Questions about saying philerast
How do you pronounce philerast?
Say FIL-uh-rast. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪləˌræst/. In British English it is /ˈfɪləræst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philerast?
Philerast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · uh · rast.
Do Americans and Brits say philerast the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪləˌræst/ and the British form is /ˈfɪləræst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.