How to Pronounce Philander

To pronounce "philander", say PHIL-and-er — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪˈlændə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɪˈlændə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “philander”

"philander" has 3 syllables: phil-and-er. It rhymes with solander and filander, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: filander — easy to mix up when writing.

What does philander mean?

noun

  1. A lover.
  2. A South American opossum, bare-tailed woolly opossum, Caluromys philander, formerly Didelphis philander.

verb

  1. To woo women; to play the male flirt.

Synonyms

womanisewomanize

Words that rhyme with philander

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solanderfilanderpolander

Related words

romancewomanizecoquettecoquetdallymashflirtphilanderess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "philander"?▾

"Philander" has 3 syllables: phil · and · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "philander"?▾

The IPA transcription of "philander" is /fɪˈlændə/.

What does "philander" mean?▾

Philander: A lover.

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