How to pronounce philips
Say it like FIL-ups. Philips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- ups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philips 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.
- upsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philips
American and British speakers say philips in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪləps/ in the US and /ˈfɪlɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-ips.
What does philips mean?
- plural of philip How to pronounce philip
Questions about saying philips
How do you pronounce philips?
Say FIL-ups. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪləps/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philips?
Philips has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · ups.
Do Americans and Brits say philips the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪləps/ and the British form is /ˈfɪlɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.