To pronounce "philosophize", say PHIL-os-oph-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PHIL-os-oph-iz-e
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"philosophize" has 5 syllables: phil-os-oph-iz-e. It rhymes with philosophise, if that helps it stick.
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"Philosophize" has 5 syllables: phil · os · oph · iz · e.
Philosophize: To ponder or reason out philosophically.
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