How to pronounce filarial
Say it like fih-LER-ee-ul. Filarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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- fih
- LER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filarial 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.
- 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of filarial
American and British speakers say filarial in essentially the same way: /fɪˈlɛriəl/ in the US and /fɪˈlɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAIR-ee-ul.
What does filarial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the microscopic parasitic worms known as filaria, or an infestation thereof.
- Straight, as if in a line.“the filarial flight of birds”
Where does filarial come from?
From filaria + -al.
Words that rhyme with filarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filarial.
Questions about saying filarial
How do you pronounce filarial?
Say fih-LER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɛriəl/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filarial?
Filarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: fih · LER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say filarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈlɛriəl/ and the British form is /fɪˈlɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.