How to pronounce fatiloquent
Say it like fay-TIL-uh-kwunt. Fatiloquent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- fay
- TIL
- uh
- kwunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatiloquent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TILSay 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.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fatiloquent
American and British speakers say fatiloquent in essentially the same way: /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/ in the US and /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: fay-TIL-uh-kwunt.
What does fatiloquent mean?
- prophetic; speaking of fate.
Where does fatiloquent come from?
From Latin fatiloquus, from fatum (“fate”) + ultimately loqui (“speak”) (modeled on eloquent and other such words).
Questions about saying fatiloquent
How do you pronounce fatiloquent?
Say fay-TIL-uh-kwunt. The American pronunciation is /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/. In British English it is /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatiloquent?
Fatiloquent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: fay · TIL · uh · kwunt.
Do Americans and Brits say fatiloquent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/ and the British form is /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.