How to pronounce philo
Say it like FEE-loh. Philo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfiloʊ/FEE-loh
UK British/ˈfiːləʊ/FEE-loh
- FEE
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of philo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FEE-loh.
What does philo mean?
proper noun
- A census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, United States.
- A village in Illinois, United States.
- A village in Ohio, United States.
Words that rhyme with philo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of philo.
Questions about saying philo
How do you pronounce philo?
Say FEE-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philo?
Philo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · loh.
Is philo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfiːləʊ/ (FEE-loh).