How to pronounce philip
Say it like FIL-up. Philip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce philip. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FIL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philip 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philip
American and British speakers say philip in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪləp/ in the US and /ˈfɪlɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-ip.
What does philip mean?
- English sparrow, house sparrow (Passer domesticus)
Questions about saying philip
How do you pronounce philip?
Say FIL-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪləp/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philip?
Philip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · up.
Do Americans and Brits say philip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪləp/ and the British form is /ˈfɪlɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.