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philanthropist

How many syllables in philanthropist?

  4 syllables

Divide philanthropist into syllables:   phi-lan-thro-pist
Stressed syllable in philanthropist:   phi-lan-thro-pist
How to pronounce philanthropist:   fi-lan-thruh-pist
How to say philanthropist:

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Synonyms for philanthropist


2 syllables
  • patron
    5 syllables
    • charity donor
    • goodhearted person
    • generous donor
    6 syllables
      7 syllables
      • generous contributor
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