How to pronounce flocculent
Say it like FLOK-yuh-lunt. Flocculent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOK).
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- FLOK
- yuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flocculent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flocculent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOK-yuh-lunt.
What does flocculent mean?
- Flocculated, resembling bits of wool; woolly.
- Covered in a woolly substance; downy.
- Flaky.
- diminutive of flocculent spiral galaxy
Where does flocculent come from?
From Latin floccus (“flock of wool”).
Questions about saying flocculent
How do you pronounce flocculent?
Say FLOK-yuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑkjələnt/. In British English it is /ˈflɒkjələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flocculent?
Flocculent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOK). Broken into parts: FLOK · yuh · lunt.
Is flocculent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈflɒkjələnt/ (FLOK-yuh-lunt).