How to pronounce philoxenia
Say it like fil-oh-ZEE-nee-uh. Philoxenia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEE).
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- fil
- oh
- ZEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philoxenia 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philoxenia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fil-oh-ZEE-nee-uh.
What does philoxenia mean?
- Love of strangers; eagerness to show hospitality.
Words that rhyme with philoxenia
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Questions about saying philoxenia
How do you pronounce philoxenia?
Say fil-oh-ZEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪloʊˈziniə/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləʊˈziːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philoxenia?
Philoxenia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEE). Broken into parts: fil · oh · ZEE · nee · uh.
Is philoxenia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfɪləʊˈziːniə/ (fil-oh-ZEE-nee-uh).