How to pronounce fluminous
Say it like FLOO-mih-nus. Fluminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
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- FLOO
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluminous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluminous
American and British speakers say fluminous in essentially the same way: /ˈflumɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈfluːmɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO-mih-nus.
What does fluminous mean?
- flowing, fluent (of rivers)
Where does fluminous come from?
From oblique stem of Latin flūmen, flūminis + -ous.
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Questions about saying fluminous
How do you pronounce fluminous?
Say FLOO-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈflumɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfluːmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluminous?
Fluminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · mih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say fluminous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflumɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfluːmɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.