How to pronounce Fallopian
Say it like fuh-LOH-pee-un. Fallopian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/fəˈloʊpiən/fuh-LOH-pee-un
UK British/fəˈləʊpiən/fuh-LOH-pee-un
- fuh
- LOH
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fallopian 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Fallopian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fuh-LOH-pee-un.
What does Fallopian mean?
adjective
- Discovered (reputedly) by Fallopius (mainly as in Fallopian tube).
Words that rhyme with Fallopian
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Questions about saying Fallopian
How do you pronounce Fallopian?
Say fuh-LOH-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /fəˈloʊpiən/. In British English it is /fəˈləʊpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Fallopian?
Fallopian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: fuh · LOH · pee · un.
Is Fallopian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fəˈləʊpiən/ (fuh-LOH-pee-un).