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