philadelphia
/ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə/
Syllables phil·a·del·phi·a
Stress phil-a-DEL-phi-a
Phonics Breakdown
ph
/f/
ph = f
i
/ɪ/
short i
la
/lə/
schwa
del
/dɛl/
short e
phi
/fi/
ph = f
a
/ə/
schwa
Meaning
a major city in the northeastern United States, in Pennsylvania
Sound Reference
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ph=/f/(phone) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + la=/lə/(sofa) + del=/dɛl/(delicious) + phi=/fi/(phoenix) + a=/ə/(about)
Example
Philadelphia is famous for its rich history and culture.