How to pronounce flabellum
Say it like fluh-BEL-um. Flabellum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- fluh
- BEL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flabellum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flabellum
American and British speakers say flabellum in essentially the same way: /fləˈbɛləm/ in the US and /fləˈbɛləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluh-BEL-um.
What does flabellum mean?
- A large fan used for religious ceremonies.
- Any fan-shaped structure.
Where does flabellum come from?
From Latin flabellum (“fan”).
Words that rhyme with flabellum
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Questions about saying flabellum
How do you pronounce flabellum?
Say fluh-BEL-um. The American pronunciation is /fləˈbɛləm/. In British English it is /fləˈbɛləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flabellum?
Flabellum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: fluh · BEL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say flabellum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fləˈbɛləm/ and the British form is /fləˈbɛləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.