How to pronounce fecula
Say it like FEK-yuu-luh. Fecula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEK).
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- FEK
- yuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fecula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fecula
American and British speakers say fecula in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛkjʊlə/ in the US and /ˈfɛkjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEK-yuu-luh.
What does fecula mean?
- Starchy sediment extracted from plants, especially those which are used as food.
Where does fecula come from?
From Latin faecula, diminutive of faex (“residue, dregs”).
Questions about saying fecula
How do you pronounce fecula?
Say FEK-yuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛkjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈfɛkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fecula?
Fecula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEK). Broken into parts: FEK · yuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say fecula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛkjʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈfɛkjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.