How to pronounce fillibusters
Say it like FIL-uh-buhs-terz. Fillibusters 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
Fillibusters 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 fillibusters
- 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 fillibusters mean?
- plural of fillibuster How to pronounce fillibuster
Questions about saying fillibusters
How do you pronounce fillibusters?
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 fillibusters?
Fillibusters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · uh · buhs · terz.
Is fillibusters 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).