To pronounce "philanthropy", say PHIL-anthr-opy — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪˈɫænθɹəpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
philanthropy
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/fɪˈɫænθɹəpi/
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/fɪlˈænθɹəpi/
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"philanthropy" has 3 syllables: phil-anthr-opy.
noun
“As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy.”
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"Philanthropy" has 3 syllables: phil · anthr · opy.
The IPA transcription of "philanthropy" is /fɪˈɫænθɹəpi/.
Philanthropy: Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
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