How to pronounce philanthropy

philanthropy

/fɪˈlænθrəpi/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/θ/as in think	Tongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

How do you pronounce philanthropy?

Philanthropy is pronounced /fɪˈlænθrəpi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in philanthropy?

Philanthropy has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in philanthropy?

The second syllable: /fɪˈlænθrəpi/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in philanthropy?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.