How to pronounce fibrous
Say it like FY-brus. Fibrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- brus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibrous 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.
- brusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibrous
American and British speakers say fibrous in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪbrəs/ in the US and /ˈfaɪbrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-brus.
What does fibrous mean?
- Of or pertaining to fiber.
- Containing many fibers - referring mainly to food.
- Having the shape of fibers.
Where does fibrous come from?
From fiber + -ous.
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Questions about saying fibrous
How do you pronounce fibrous?
Say FY-brus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbrəs/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibrous?
Fibrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · brus.
Do Americans and Brits say fibrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪbrəs/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪbrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.