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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

philly

/ˈfɪl.i/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables
philly
IPA
/ˈfɪl.i/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Philadelphia.

Informal

name

A diminutive of the female given name Philippa.

Example Sentences

Etymology

First syllable of Philadelphia or Philippa + -y.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈfɪl.i/

Usage

Phrases

Philly cheesesteak

Homonyms

filly

Rhymes With

really silly billy chile lily willie chili willy lilly chilly billie millie

Questions

How do you pronounce philly?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪl.i/.
What does philly mean?
Philadelphia.
Where does philly come from?
First syllable of Philadelphia or Philippa + -y.

How to pronounce philly

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɪl.i/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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