How to pronounce philippine
Say it like FIL-uh-peen. Philippine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- uh
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philippine 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.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of philippine
American and British speakers say philippine in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪləˌpin/ in the US and /ˈfɪləˌpiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-uh-peen.
What does philippine mean?
- Alternative spelling of Philippine.
Questions about saying philippine
How do you pronounce philippine?
Say FIL-uh-peen. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪləˌpin/. In British English it is /ˈfɪləˌpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philippine?
Philippine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · uh · peen.
Do Americans and Brits say philippine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪləˌpin/ and the British form is /ˈfɪləˌpiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.