How to pronounce philosophic
Say it like fil-uh-SOF-ik. Philosophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOF).
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- fil
- uh
- SOF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philosophic 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.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of philosophic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fil-uh-SOF-ik.
What does philosophic mean?
- Synonym of philosophical.
Where does philosophic come from?
From Middle English philosophik, phylosophyk, from Old French filosofique and Latin philosophicus; equivalent to philosophy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with philosophic
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Questions about saying philosophic
How do you pronounce philosophic?
Say fil-uh-SOF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philosophic?
Philosophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOF). Broken into parts: fil · uh · SOF · ik.
Is philosophic 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 /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪk/ (fil-uh-SOF-ik).