How to pronounce filaria
Say it like fuh-LER-ee-uh. Filaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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- fuh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of filaria
American and British speakers say filaria in essentially the same way: /fəˈlɛriə/ in the US and /fɪˈlɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does filaria mean?
- Any of the parasitic nematode worms of superfamily Filarioidea that lives in the blood of vertebrates and is transmitted by insects: the cause of filariasis.
Where does filaria come from?
19th century, from translingual Filaria (name of type genus), from Latin filum (“thread”).
Words that rhyme with filaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filaria.
Questions about saying filaria
How do you pronounce filaria?
Say fuh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filaria?
Filaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: fuh · LER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say filaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈlɛriə/ and the British form is /fɪˈlɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.