How to pronounce alfilaria
Say it like al-fuh-LER-ee-uh. Alfilaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- al
- fuh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alfilaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alfilaria
American and British speakers say alfilaria in essentially the same way: /ˌælfəˈlɛriə/ in the US and /ˌælfɪˈlɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-fih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does alfilaria mean?
- common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium), a flowering plant of the family Geraniaceae.
Where does alfilaria come from?
From Spanish alfilerillo, from alfiler (“pin”).
Words that rhyme with alfilaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alfilaria.
Questions about saying alfilaria
How do you pronounce alfilaria?
Say al-fuh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌælfɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alfilaria?
Alfilaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: al · fuh · LER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say alfilaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌælfəˈlɛriə/ and the British form is /ˌælfɪˈlɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.