How to pronounce philopena
Say it like fil-uh-PEE-nuh. Philopena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- fil
- uh
- PEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philopena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philopena
American and British speakers say philopena in essentially the same way: /ˌfɪləˈpinə/ in the US and /ˌfɪləˈpiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fil-uh-PEE-nuh.
What does philopena mean?
- A game in which a person, on finding a double-kernelled almond or nut, may offer the second kernel to another person and demand a playful forfeit from that person to be paid on their next meeting. The forfeit may simply be to exchange the greeting "Good-day, Philopena" or it may be more elaborate. P
- The occasion on which a philopena is forfeited; the forfeit paid.
- A nut or almond with a double kernel, as used to set a philopena.
Where does philopena come from?
The OED also lists forms in Dutch (filippien), Danish (filippine), and Swedish (filipin) denoting either the game or an almond or nut with a double kernel.
Words that rhyme with philopena
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Questions about saying philopena
How do you pronounce philopena?
Say fil-uh-PEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪləˈpinə/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləˈpiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philopena?
Philopena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: fil · uh · PEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say philopena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɪləˈpinə/ and the British form is /ˌfɪləˈpiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.