How to Pronounce Philosophical

To pronounce "philosophical", say PHIL-os-oph-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “philosophical”

"philosophical" has 5 syllables: phil-os-oph-ic-al.

What does philosophical mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.
  2. Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful.

Synonyms

philosophic

Antonyms

nonphilosophical

Related words

philosophicideologicalideologicunemotionalphilosophytheoreticalconceptualprinciple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "philosophical"?▾

"Philosophical" has 5 syllables: phil · os · oph · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "philosophical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "philosophical" is /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/.

What does "philosophical" mean?▾

Philosophical: Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

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