How to Pronounce "philadelphia"
word
/ˌfɪɫəˈdɛɫfiə/
fi-luh-DEL-fee-uh
/ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə/
fi-luh-DEL-fee-uh
Definition
Philadelphia is a major city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is often mentioned when talking about American history, food, sports, and life on the East Coast.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌfɪɫəˈdɛɫfiə/
British English
/ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-luh-DEL-fee-uh
UK
fi-luh-DEL-fee-uh
Listen in Context
My aunt lives in Philadelphia.
We took a train to Philadelphia yesterday.
Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania.
I spent the weekend in Philadelphia, and the food was amazing.