How to pronounce philopolemic
Say it like fil-oh-puh-LEM-ik. Philopolemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEM).
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- fil
- oh
- puh
- LEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philopolemic 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of philopolemic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fil-oh-puh-LEM-ik.
What does philopolemic mean?
- Exalting or supporting conflict or war.
- Fond of polemics or controversy.
Words that rhyme with philopolemic
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Questions about saying philopolemic
How do you pronounce philopolemic?
Say fil-oh-puh-LEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪloʊpəˈlɛmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philopolemic?
Philopolemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEM). Broken into parts: fil · oh · puh · LEM · ik.
Is philopolemic 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 /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ (fil-oh-puh-LEM-ik).