How to pronounce filibusters
Say it like FIL-uh-buhs-terz. Filibusters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- uh
- buhs
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filibusters 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filibusters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-uh-buhs-tuz.
What does filibusters mean?
- plural of filibuster How to pronounce filibuster
- third-person singular simple present indicative of filibuster How to pronounce filibuster
Questions about saying filibusters
How do you pronounce filibusters?
Say FIL-uh-buhs-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪləˌbʌstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪləˌbʌstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filibusters?
Filibusters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · uh · buhs · terz.
Is filibusters 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 /ˈfɪləˌbʌstəz/ (FIL-uh-buhs-tuz).