How to pronounce fimbriae
Say it like FIM-bree-ee. Fimbriae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIM).
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- FIM
- bree
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fimbriae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fimbriae
American and British speakers say fimbriae in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪmbrii/ in the US and /ˈfɪmbrii/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIM-bree-ee.
What does fimbriae mean?
- plural of fimbria How to pronounce fimbria
Questions about saying fimbriae
How do you pronounce fimbriae?
Say FIM-bree-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪmbrii/. In British English it is /ˈfɪmbrii/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fimbriae?
Fimbriae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIM). Broken into parts: FIM · bree · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say fimbriae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪmbrii/ and the British form is /ˈfɪmbrii/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.