philippines

/ˈfɪlɪpiːnz/

Syllables Phil·ip·pines

Stress PHIL-ip-pines

Phonics Breakdown

phil

/fɪl/

ph = f

ip

/ɪp/

short i

pines

/piːnz/

odd sound

Meaning

a country in Southeast Asia made up of many islands

Sound Reference

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phil=/fɪl/(fill) + ip=/ɪp/(lip) + pines=/piːnz/(beans)

Example

She plans to travel to the Philippines next year.