To pronounce "philosophy", say PHIL-os-ophy — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈɫɑsəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fəˈɫɑsəfi/
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/fɪlˈɒsəfi/
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"philosophy" has 3 syllables: phil-os-ophy.
"Philosophy" has 3 syllables: phil · os · ophy.
The IPA transcription of "philosophy" is /fəˈɫɑsəfi/.
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