How to pronounce filbert
Say it like FIL-bert. Filbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- bert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filbert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filbert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-but.
What does filbert mean?
- The hazelnut.
- The hazel tree.
- A paintbrush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a curving, tongue-shaped head.
Where does filbert come from?
Earlier filbert-nut, Philibert-nut, from Middle English filbert-note, from Anglo-Norman noix de filbert, so named because they are ripe near Saint Philibert’s Day.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with filbert
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Questions about saying filbert
How do you pronounce filbert?
Say FIL-bert. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlbɚt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filbert?
Filbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · bert.
Is filbert 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 /ˈfɪlbət/ (FIL-but).