How to pronounce fibril
Say it like FY-brul. Fibril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- brul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibril pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibril
American and British speakers say fibril in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪbrəl/ in the US and /ˈfaɪbrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-brul.
What does fibril mean?
- A fine fiber or filament.
- Any fine, filamentous structure in animals or plants.
Where does fibril come from?
Borrowed from Latin fibrilla, diminutive of Latin fibra.
Questions about saying fibril
How do you pronounce fibril?
Say FY-brul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbrəl/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibril?
Fibril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · brul.
Do Americans and Brits say fibril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪbrəl/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪbrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.