Philanthropist is pronounced fə-LAN-thrə-pist (IPA /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/). Stress 'LAN'; pronounce 'th' as the breath sound — 'fuh-LAN-thruh-pist'.
IPA: /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/
Syllables: fə · LAN · thrə · pist
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'PHI-lan-throp-ist' with first-syllable stress.
Tip: Stress 'LAN'; pronounce 'th' as the breath sound — 'fuh-LAN-thruh-pist'.