phyllis
FI-lis
filis
/ˈfɪlɪs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “phyllis” is spelled “filis”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | f | i | l | i | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /f/ | /ɪ/ | /l/ | /ɪ/ | /s/ |
English writes “phyllis” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“filis” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “phyllis”
thismissofficekissparisangeleslouispisslewisdennis
“phyllis” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “phyllis”?
“phyllis” is pronounced FI-lis — IPA /ˈfɪlɪs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “filis”.
How many syllables are in “phyllis”?
“phyllis” has 2 syllables: FI-lis (the capitalized syllable is stressed).