How to pronounce philosophers
Say it like fuh-LOS-uh-ferz. Philosophers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- fuh
- LOS
- uh
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philosophers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of philosophers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-LOS-uh-fuz.
What does philosophers mean?
- plural of philosopher How to pronounce philosopher
Questions about saying philosophers
How do you pronounce philosophers?
Say fuh-LOS-uh-ferz. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlɑsəfɚz/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɒsəfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philosophers?
Philosophers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: fuh · LOS · uh · ferz.
Is philosophers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɪˈlɒsəfəz/ (fih-LOS-uh-fuz).