How to pronounce Philippi
Say it like fih-LIP-ee. Philippi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
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- fih
- LIP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philippi 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.
- LIPSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Philippi
American and British speakers say Philippi in essentially the same way: /fɪˈlɪpi/ in the US and /fɪˈlɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LIP-ee.
What does Philippi mean?
- a city in ancient Macedonia that was important in early Christianity
- Octavian and Mark Antony defeated Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC
Words that rhyme with Philippi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Philippi.
Questions about saying Philippi
How do you pronounce Philippi?
Say fih-LIP-ee. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɪpi/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Philippi?
Philippi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: fih · LIP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Philippi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈlɪpi/ and the British form is /fɪˈlɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.