"Philhippic" is a rare word that refers to a love or enthusiasm for horses. The spelling of this word can be broken down phonetically into /fɪlˈhɪpɪk/. It begins with the sound "f" as in "fish", followed by "i" as in "hit", then "l" as in "love", and the vowel "i" again. The second syllable begins with "h" as in "house", followed by "i" and the consonant "p". Finally, the last syllable ends with "i" and the consonant "k". This interesting word is an example of the beauty and complexity of the English language.