How to pronounce philia
Say it like FIL-ee-uh. Philia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philia 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philia
American and British speakers say philia in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪliə/ in the US and /ˈfɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-ee-uh.
What does philia mean?
- friendship
- liking
- a psychological disorder characterized by an irrational favorable disposition towards something
Questions about saying philia
How do you pronounce philia?
Say FIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪliə/. In British English it is /ˈfɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philia?
Philia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say philia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪliə/ and the British form is /ˈfɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.