How to pronounce febrile
Say it like FEE-brul. Febrile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- brul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Febrile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- brulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of febrile
American and British speakers say febrile in essentially the same way: /ˈfibrəl/ in the US and /ˈfiːbraɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-bryle.
What does febrile mean?
- Feverish, or having a high temperature.
- Involving fever as a symptom or cause.
- Full of nervous energy.
Where does febrile come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin febrīlis, from Latin febris (“fever”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with febrile
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Questions about saying febrile
How do you pronounce febrile?
Say FEE-brul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfibrəl/. In British English it is /ˈfiːbraɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in febrile?
Febrile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · brul.
Do Americans and Brits say febrile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfibrəl/ and the British form is /ˈfiːbraɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.