How to pronounce philosopheme
Say it like fih-LOS-uh-feem. Philosopheme has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- fih
- LOS
- uh
- feem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philosopheme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of philosopheme
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-LOS-uh-feem.
What does philosopheme mean?
- A philosophical statement, theorem or axiom.
Questions about saying philosopheme
How do you pronounce philosopheme?
Say fih-LOS-uh-feem. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɑsəfim/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɒsəfim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philosopheme?
Philosopheme has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: fih · LOS · uh · feem.
Is philosopheme 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 /fɪˈlɒsəfim/ (fih-LOS-uh-feem).