How to pronounce falernum
Say it like fuh-LUR-num. Falernum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR).
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- fuh
- LUR
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falernum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of falernum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-LUR-num.
What does falernum mean?
- A sweet spiced syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks.
Words that rhyme with falernum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of falernum.
Questions about saying falernum
How do you pronounce falernum?
Say fuh-LUR-num. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlɝnəm/. In British English it is /fəˈlɜːnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falernum?
Falernum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR). Broken into parts: fuh · LUR · num.
Is falernum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fəˈlɜːnəm/ (fuh-LUR-num).