How to Pronounce "philanthropist"
word
fəˈɫænθɹəpəst/, /fɪˈɫænθɹəpɪst
fi-LAN-thruh-pist
fɪlˈænθɹəpˌɪst
fi-LAN-thruh-pist
Definition
A philanthropist is a person who gives money, time, or resources to help others, especially by supporting charities or social causes.
IPA Transcription
American English
fəˈɫænθɹəpəst/, /fɪˈɫænθɹəpɪst
British English
fɪlˈænθɹəpˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-LAN-thruh-pist
UK
fi-LAN-thruh-pist
Listen in Context
Bill Gates is a well-known philanthropist.
A philanthropist often donates to schools or hospitals.
She dreams of becoming a philanthropist.
Many philanthropists start foundations to help the community.