How to pronounce filaceous
Say it like fih-LAY-shus. Filaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- fih
- LAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep 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.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of filaceous
American and British speakers say filaceous in essentially the same way: /fɪˈleɪʃəs/ in the US and /fɪˈleɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAY-shus.
What does filaceous mean?
- Composed of threads, stringy.
Where does filaceous come from?
Latin fīlum (“thread”) + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with filaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filaceous.
Questions about saying filaceous
How do you pronounce filaceous?
Say fih-LAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈleɪʃəs/. In British English it is /fɪˈleɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filaceous?
Filaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: fih · LAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say filaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈleɪʃəs/ and the British form is /fɪˈleɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.