How to pronounce effluvium
Say it like ih-FLOO-vee-um. Effluvium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOO).
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- ih
- FLOO
- vee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effluvium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of effluvium
American and British speakers say effluvium in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfluviəm/ in the US and /ɪˈfluːviəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FLOO-vee-um.
What does effluvium mean?
- A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.
- A condition causing the shedding of hair.
Where does effluvium come from?
From Latin effluvium (“an outlet”), from effluō (“flow out or away”), from ex (“out of, from”) + fluō (“flow”).
Words that rhyme with effluvium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effluvium.
Questions about saying effluvium
How do you pronounce effluvium?
Say ih-FLOO-vee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfluviəm/. In British English it is /ɪˈfluːviəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effluvium?
Effluvium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOO). Broken into parts: ih · FLOO · vee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say effluvium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfluviəm/ and the British form is /ɪˈfluːviəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.