How to Pronounce Philately

To pronounce "philately", say PHIL-at-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɪˈlæt.ə.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “philately”

"philately" has 3 syllables: phil-at-ely. It rhymes with rattly and nattily, if that helps it stick.

What does philately mean?

noun

  1. Stamp collecting.
  2. The study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

Words that rhyme with philately

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rattlynattilyataliegateleynatalienathalie

Related words

stampstampsstampomaniatopicalpictorialplatingthematic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "philately"?▾

"Philately" has 3 syllables: phil · at · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "philately"?▾

The IPA transcription of "philately" is /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/.

What does "philately" mean?▾

Philately: Stamp collecting.

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