How to pronounce fistulate
Say it like FIS-tyuu-layt. Fistulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).
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- FIS
- tyuu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fistulate 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.
- tyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fistulate
American and British speakers say fistulate in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstjʊleɪt/ in the US and /ˈfɪstjʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIS-tyuu-layt.
What does fistulate mean?
- Hollowed like a fistula.
Questions about saying fistulate
How do you pronounce fistulate?
Say FIS-tyuu-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstjʊleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstjʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fistulate?
Fistulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · tyuu · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say fistulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstjʊleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstjʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.