How to pronounce fistula
Say it like FIS-tyuh-luh. Fistula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).
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- FIS
- tyuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fistula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fistula
American and British speakers say fistula in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstjələ/ in the US and /ˈfɪstjələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIS-tyuh-luh.
What does fistula mean?
- An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.“communicating fistula”
- A tube, a pipe, or a hole.
Where does fistula come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin fistula (“pipe, ulcer, catheter”).
Questions about saying fistula
How do you pronounce fistula?
Say FIS-tyuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstjələ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fistula?
Fistula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · tyuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say fistula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstjələ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstjələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.