How many syllables in philosophy?

Syllables in philosophy

4

phi·los·o·phy

Philosophy has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say philosophy

Pronunciation/fəˈlɑsəfi/
4 syllables, phi-LOS-o-phy · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say philosophy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: phi, los, o, phy. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in philosophy?
Philosophy has four syllables.
How do you divide philosophy into syllables?
Philosophy divides as phi-los-o-phy.
Which syllable is stressed in philosophy?
The second syllable (phi-LOS-o-phy).

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