How to Pronounce "philosopher"
word
/fəˈɫɑsəfɝ/
fuh-LAH-suh-fur
/fɪlˈɒsəfɐ/
fi-LO-suh-fuh
Definition
A philosopher is someone who studies or thinks deeply about big questions in life, such as the meaning of existence, knowledge, truth, and ethics.
IPA Transcription
American English
/fəˈɫɑsəfɝ/
British English
/fɪlˈɒsəfɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fuh-LAH-suh-fur
UK
fi-LO-suh-fuh
Listen in Context
Philosopher Aristotle lived in ancient Greece.
A philosopher asks questions about life and the universe.
Socrates is a famous philosopher who taught by asking questions.
He's a bit of a philosopher—always thinking about the meaning of life.