How to pronounce fellah
Say it like FEL-uh. Fellah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fellah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fellah
American and British speakers say fellah in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛlə/ in the US and /ˈfɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEL-uh.
What does fellah mean?
- A peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer in the Middle East and North Africa.
- Alternative spelling of fella.
Words that rhyme with fellah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fellah.
Words that sound like fellah
Questions about saying fellah
How do you pronounce fellah?
Say FEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈfɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fellah?
Fellah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say fellah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈfɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as fellah?
Fellah sounds the same as fella in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.