If you're a non-native English speaker, you might struggle to correctly pronounce "philanthropist." To help you get it right, here's a step-by-step guide on how to pronounce philanthropist.

First, start with the "ph" sound - this is a combination of the "p" and "h" sounds, and it should be pronounced with a gentle puff of air.

Next, you will need to pronounce the "i" sound. This should be said as a short vowel sound, similar to the "ee" in "bee."

The following "l" should be said like a "l" in most English words and should be followed by an "a" sound.

The "n" sound should be pronounced as it is in most English words and is followed by a "th," which is a combination of the "th" in "think" and the "th" in "this."

The next sound is "r" - this should be said as it is in most English words.

The final sound is "o" - this should be said as a long vowel sound, similar to the "o" in "go."

Once you've mastered the individual sounds, all you need to do is put them together to get the correct pronunciation of philanthropist: "fill-uhn-THROW-pist."

Now that you know how to pronounce philanthropist, you can confidently use it in conversations with native English speakers.