How to pronounce farinaceous
Say it like far-uh-NAY-shus. Farinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
- far
- uh
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farinaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- farGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of farinaceous
American and British speakers say farinaceous in essentially the same way: /ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: far-uh-NAY-shus.
What does farinaceous mean?
- Made from, or rich in, starch or flour.
- Having a floury texture or flavor; grainy; bready; breadlike.
Where does farinaceous come from?
From Latin farinaceus (“relating to, or made from, flour”), derived from Latin farīna (“flour, meal”).
Words that rhyme with farinaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of farinaceous.
Questions about saying farinaceous
How do you pronounce farinaceous?
Say far-uh-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farinaceous?
Farinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: far · uh · NAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say farinaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.