How to pronounce fluorinous
Say it like FLOH-rih-nus. Fluorinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOH).
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- FLOH
- rih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rihKeep 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 fluorinous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLOH-rih-nus.
What does fluorinous mean?
- Containing or involving fluorine.
Where does fluorinous come from?
From fluorine + -ous.
Questions about saying fluorinous
How do you pronounce fluorinous?
Say FLOH-rih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfloʊrɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfləʊrɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorinous?
Fluorinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOH). Broken into parts: FLOH · rih · nus.
Is fluorinous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfləʊrɪnəs/ (FLOH-rih-nus).