Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce philharmonic
fil-har-MON-ik - four syllables, stress on 'MON'
US/ˌfɪlərˈmɑnɪk/
fɪlərmɑnɪk
UK/ˌfɪlhɑːɹˈmɒnɪk/
fɪlhɑːɹmɒnɪk
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Common mistake
The 'h' after 'phil' is usually kept - 'fil-har-MON-ik', not 'fil-ar-MON-ik'.
What “philharmonic” means
A full-size symphony orchestra.
Appreciative of music, but especially to its performance; devoted to music.
In a sentence
- The philharmonic performed a dazzling Beethoven symphony.
- A night with the philharmonic is a treat for any classical music lover.
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