How to pronounce ficelle
Say it like fee-SEL. Ficelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- fee
- SEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ficelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ficelle
American and British speakers say ficelle in essentially the same way: /fiˈsɛl/ in the US and /fiˈsɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: fee-SEL.
What does ficelle mean?
- A very narrow French loaf.
Where does ficelle come from?
Borrowed from French ficelle.
Words that rhyme with ficelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ficelle.
Questions about saying ficelle
How do you pronounce ficelle?
Say fee-SEL. The American pronunciation is /fiˈsɛl/. In British English it is /fiˈsɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ficelle?
Ficelle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: fee · SEL.
Do Americans and Brits say ficelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fiˈsɛl/ and the British form is /fiˈsɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.