How to pronounce philippic
Say it like fih-LIP-ik. Philippic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
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- fih
- LIP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philippic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of philippic
American and British speakers say philippic in essentially the same way: /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ in the US and /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LIP-ik.
What does philippic mean?
- Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
- Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
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Words that rhyme with philippic
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Questions about saying philippic
How do you pronounce philippic?
Say fih-LIP-ik. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɪpɪk/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɪpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philippic?
Philippic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: fih · LIP · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say philippic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ and the British form is /fɪˈlɪpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.