How to pronounce felons
Say it like FEL-unz. Felons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Felons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of felons
American and British speakers say felons in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛlənz/ in the US and /ˈfɛlənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEL-unz.
What does felons mean?
- plural of felon How to pronounce felon
Questions about saying felons
How do you pronounce felons?
Say FEL-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛlənz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛlənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in felons?
Felons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say felons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛlənz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛlənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.