How to pronounce falciparum
Say it like fal-SIP-uh-rum. Falciparum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- fal
- SIP
- uh
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falciparum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- falKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of falciparum
American and British speakers say falciparum in essentially the same way: /fælˈsɪpərəm/ in the US and /fælˈsɪpərəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: fal-SIP-uh-rum.
What does falciparum mean?
- The parasitic protozoan Plasmodium falciparum that causes falciparum malaria
Where does falciparum come from?
From Latin falc- (“sickle, scythe”) + -i- + Latin -parum (“-parous”), from Latin parere (“bring forth, bear”).
Questions about saying falciparum
How do you pronounce falciparum?
Say fal-SIP-uh-rum. The American pronunciation is /fælˈsɪpərəm/. In British English it is /fælˈsɪpərəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falciparum?
Falciparum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: fal · SIP · uh · rum.
Do Americans and Brits say falciparum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fælˈsɪpərəm/ and the British form is /fælˈsɪpərəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.