How to pronounce fartlek
Say it like FART-luk. Fartlek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FART).
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- FART
- luk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fartlek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fartlek
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAHT-lek.
What does fartlek mean?
- An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.
Where does fartlek come from?
Borrowed from Swedish fartlek, from fart (“speed”) + lek (“child’s play”).
Questions about saying fartlek
How do you pronounce fartlek?
Say FART-luk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrtlək/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːtlɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fartlek?
Fartlek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FART). Broken into parts: FART · luk.
Is fartlek 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 /ˈfɑːtlɛk/ (FAHT-lek).