How to pronounce felicitous
Say it like fuh-LIS-ih-tus. Felicitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- fuh
- LIS
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Felicitous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of felicitous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-LIS-ih-tus.
What does felicitous mean?
- Appropriate, apt, fitting.
- Auspicious, fortunate, lucky.
- Causing happiness or pleasure.
Where does felicitous come from?
From felicity + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying felicitous
How do you pronounce felicitous?
Say fuh-LIS-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/. In British English it is /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in felicitous?
Felicitous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: fuh · LIS · ih · tus.
Is felicitous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/ (fuh-LIS-ih-tus).