How to pronounce fluvial
Say it like FLOO-vee-ul. Fluvial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
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- FLOO
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluvial 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluvial
American and British speakers say fluvial in essentially the same way: /ˈfluviəl/ in the US and /ˈfluːviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO-vee-ul.
What does fluvial mean?
- Of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream.
Where does fluvial come from?
Borrowed from Latin fluviālis, from fluvius (“a stream”) + -ālis, from the root of fluere (“to flow”).
Words that rhyme with fluvial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluvial.
Questions about saying fluvial
How do you pronounce fluvial?
Say FLOO-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfluviəl/. In British English it is /ˈfluːviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluvial?
Fluvial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · vee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fluvial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfluviəl/ and the British form is /ˈfluːviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.