How to pronounce psilosopher
Say it like psih-LOS-uh-fer. Psilosopher has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- psih
- LOS
- uh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psilosopher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- psihKeep 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of psilosopher
- 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: psih-LOS-uh-fuh.
What does psilosopher mean?
- A false philosopher.
- One who professes to have knowledge or education which they, in fact, lack.
Words that rhyme with psilosopher
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Questions about saying psilosopher
How do you pronounce psilosopher?
Say psih-LOS-uh-fer. The American pronunciation is /psɪˈlɑsəfɚ/. In British English it is /psɪˈlɒsəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psilosopher?
Psilosopher has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: psih · LOS · uh · fer.
Is psilosopher 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 /psɪˈlɒsəfə/ (psih-LOS-uh-fuh).