How to pronounce facula
Say it like FAK-yuu-luh. Facula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- yuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of facula
American and British speakers say facula in essentially the same way: /ˈfækjʊlə/ in the US and /ˈfækjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-yuu-luh.
What does facula mean?
- A bright spot or patch between sunspots.
Where does facula come from?
Borrowed from Latin facula (“little torch”).
Questions about saying facula
How do you pronounce facula?
Say FAK-yuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈfækjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facula?
Facula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · yuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say facula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfækjʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈfækjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.