How to Pronounce Philippic

To pronounce "philippic", say PHIL-ipp-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /fɪˈlɪpɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɪˈlɪpɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “philippic”

"philippic" has 3 syllables: phil-ipp-ic. It rhymes with phenotypic and atypic, if that helps it stick.

What does philippic mean?

noun

  1. Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
  2. (by extension) Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

Words that rhyme with philippic

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phenotypicatypicipock

Related words

tiradebroadsideorationsphilippickpolemicalpolemicismpolemicpolemy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "philippic"?▾

"Philippic" has 3 syllables: phil · ipp · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "philippic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "philippic" is /fɪˈlɪpɪk/.

What does "philippic" mean?▾

Philippic: Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.

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