How to pronounce feuillemorte
Say it like FOY-mort. Feuillemorte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOY).
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- FOY
- mort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feuillemorte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- mortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of feuillemorte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOY-mawt.
What does feuillemorte mean?
- Of the color of dead or dying leaves: dull yellowish or orangish brown.
Where does feuillemorte come from?
From French feuille-morte, feuille morte (“a dead leaf”).
Questions about saying feuillemorte
How do you pronounce feuillemorte?
Say FOY-mort. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔɪmɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔɪmɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feuillemorte?
Feuillemorte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOY). Broken into parts: FOY · mort.
Is feuillemorte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔɪmɔːt/ (FOY-mawt).