How to pronounce philanthropy
American English pronunciation
fih-LAN-thruh-pee
- IPA
- /fɪˈlænθɹəpi/
- Syllables
- fih · LAN · thruh · pee (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What philanthropy means
Giving money or time to help people and good causes
In a sentence: Her philanthropy paid for a new playground in our neighborhood.
Where it comes from: It comes from Greek parts meaning "loving" and "people."
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