How do you pronounce "philippines"?

In American English: /ˈfɪləˌpiːnz/ (FIL-uh-peenz). In British English: /fˈɪlɪpˌiːnz/ (F-il-ip). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪləˌpiːnz/ (FIL-uh-peenz). In Australian English: /fˈɪlɪpˌiːnz/ (F-il-ip).

Is "philippines" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪləˌpiːnz/ (FIL-uh-peenz), while in British English it's /fˈɪlɪpˌiːnz/ (F-il-ip).

How to Pronounce "philippines"

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philippines

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/ˈfɪləˌpiːnz/

FIL-uh-peenz

Syllable Breakdown

fɪlphi·əlip·piːnzpines

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