philosophy

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/

Syllables phi·los·o·phy

Stress phi-LOS-o-phy

Phonics Breakdown

ph

/f/

ph sounds f

i

/ɪ/

short i

lo

/lɒ/

short o

so

/sə/

schwa

phy

/fi/

long i

Meaning

the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values

Sound Reference

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ph=/f/(phone) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + lo=/lɒ/(lot) + so=/sə/(reason) + phy=/fi/(coffee)

Example

She studies philosophy at university.