How to pronounce felony
Say it like FEL-uh-nee. Felony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Felony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of felony
American and British speakers say felony in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛləni/ in the US and /ˈfɛləni/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEL-uh-nee.
What does felony mean?
- a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
Questions about saying felony
How do you pronounce felony?
Say FEL-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛləni/. In British English it is /ˈfɛləni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in felony?
Felony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say felony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛləni/ and the British form is /ˈfɛləni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.