How to pronounce filar
Say it like FY-ler. Filar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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US American/ˈfaɪlər/FY-ler
UK British/ˈfaɪlə/FY-luh
- FY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filar 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of filar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-luh.
What does filar mean?
adjective
- Having a thread across the field of view.“a filar microscope”
Where does filar come from?
From Latin filum (“a thread”).
Questions about saying filar
How do you pronounce filar?
Say FY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪlər/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filar?
Filar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ler.
Is filar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaɪlə/ (FY-luh).