How to pronounce fibrillation
Say it like fib-rih-LAY-shun. Fibrillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- fib
- rih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibrillation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibrillation
American and British speakers say fibrillation in essentially the same way: /ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fib-rih-LAY-shun.
What does fibrillation mean?
- The rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart.
Where does fibrillation come from?
From fibrilla + -ation.
Words that rhyme with fibrillation
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Questions about saying fibrillation
How do you pronounce fibrillation?
Say fib-rih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibrillation?
Fibrillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: fib · rih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say fibrillation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.