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philosopher
Definition:
(nou) a specialist in philosophy (nou) a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪˈlɒsəfə
Examples:
Seneca was the philosopher and playwright.
The topic is the biography of that philosopher.
By the way, a humanist is 'not' a philosopher of humanitarianism.
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Common mistakes of philosopher pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phi-LO-sopher" instead of the correct "PHI-losopher" (/ˈfɪləsəfə/ in UK and /fəˈlɑːsəfər/ in US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some people pronounce "philosopher" with a strong "o" sound, leading to "phil-o-SO-pher". The correct sounds are softer, especially in the second syllable. Tip: Focus on a light "ə" sound in the second syllable.
- Dropping the "ph": A common mistake is omitting the "ph" sound, pronouncing it as "ilosopher". This changes the word significantly. Tip: Remember that "ph" sounds like "f" in "philosopher" (/fɪləsəfə/).
- Confusing the "s" sounds: Some learners pronounce the second "s" too harshly, saying "philoso-FER" instead of "philosopher". The correct pronunciation has a softer "s" sound. Tip: Practice saying "philosopher" slowly to get the "s" right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the vowels can lead to variations like "philosofur". The correct vowel sounds are crucial for clarity. Tip: Pay attention to the short "i" and the schwa "ə" in the word.