How to pronounce fillibuster
Say it like FIL-uh-buhs-ter. Fillibuster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- uh
- buhs
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fillibuster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fillibuster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-uh-buhs-tuh.
What does fillibuster mean?
- Alternative form of filibuster.
- Alternative form of filibuster.
Words that sound like fillibuster
Questions about saying fillibuster
How do you pronounce fillibuster?
Say FIL-uh-buhs-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪləˌbʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪləˌbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fillibuster?
Fillibuster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · uh · buhs · ter.
Is fillibuster 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 /ˈfɪləˌbʌstə/ (FIL-uh-buhs-tuh).
What words sound the same as fillibuster?
Fillibuster sounds the same as filibuster in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.