How to pronounce filarian
Say it like fih-LER-ee-un. Filarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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- fih
- LER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filarian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of filarian
American and British speakers say filarian in essentially the same way: /fɪˈlɛriən/ in the US and /fɪˈlɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAIR-ree-un.
What does filarian mean?
- Of or relating to filaria.
Words that rhyme with filarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying filarian
How do you pronounce filarian?
Say fih-LER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɛriən/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filarian?
Filarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: fih · LER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say filarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈlɛriən/ and the British form is /fɪˈlɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.