How to pronounce philosophically
Say it like fil-uh-SAH-fih-kuh-lee. Philosophically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAH).
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- fil
- uh
- SAH
- fih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philosophically 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of philosophically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fil-uh-SOF-ih-kuh-lee.
What does philosophically mean?
- With regards to philosophy
- In a philosophical (calm and stoically accepting) manner.
Where does philosophically come from?
From philosophical + -ly.
Questions about saying philosophically
How do you pronounce philosophically?
Say fil-uh-SAH-fih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philosophically?
Philosophically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAH). Broken into parts: fil · uh · SAH · fih · kuh · lee.
Is philosophically 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 /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkəli/ (fil-uh-SOF-ih-kuh-lee).