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philosophy
Definition:
(nou) a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school (nou) the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics (nou) any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪˈlɒsəfi
Examples:
He studies epicurean philosophy.
Try studying the stoic philosophy.
That is the philosophy of fascism.
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Common mistakes of philosophy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "PHI-losophy" instead of "phi-LOS-o-phy". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, as shown in IPA: /fɪˈlɑːsəfi/ (US), /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ (UK).
- Ignoring the "o" sound: Some pronounce "philosophy" without clearly articulating the "o" in the second syllable, resulting in "phil-OS-phy". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "o" as a schwa sound /ə/ to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "ph": A common mistake is to pronounce "philosophy" with an exaggerated "ph" sound, like "fih-losophy". Tip: The "ph" should be pronounced as /f/, not as a separate sound, to keep it smooth.
- Skipping the "y" sound: Some learners might drop the "y" at the end, saying "philosoph" instead of "philosophy". Tip: Ensure you include the "y" sound /i/ at the end, as it completes the word properly.
- Mispronouncing "s" as "z": Occasionally, people pronounce the "s" in "philosophy" as a "z", saying "philozophy". Tip: Keep the "s" sharp and clear, pronounced as /s/, to stay true to the correct pronunciation.