How to pronounce philosophe
Say it like fil-uh-ZOF. Philosophe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOF).
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- fil
- uh
- ZOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philosophe 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.
- ZOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of philosophe
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fil-uh-ZOF.
What does philosophe mean?
- Any of the leading philosophers or intellectuals of the 18th-century French Enlightenment.
Where does philosophe come from?
Borrowed from French philosophe (“philosopher”).
Words that rhyme with philosophe
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Questions about saying philosophe
How do you pronounce philosophe?
Say fil-uh-ZOF. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪləˈzɑf/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləˈzɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philosophe?
Philosophe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOF). Broken into parts: fil · uh · ZOF.
Is philosophe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfɪləˈzɒf/ (fil-uh-ZOF).