How to pronounce fossiliferous
Say it like fos-uh-LIF-uh-rus. Fossiliferous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIF).
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- fos
- uh
- LIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fossiliferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fossiliferous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fos-uh-LIF-uh-rus.
What does fossiliferous mean?
- Containing fossils.
Where does fossiliferous come from?
From fossil + -i- + -ferous.
Words that rhyme with fossiliferous
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Questions about saying fossiliferous
How do you pronounce fossiliferous?
Say fos-uh-LIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑsəˈlɪfərəs/. In British English it is /ˌfɒsəˈlɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fossiliferous?
Fossiliferous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIF). Broken into parts: fos · uh · LIF · uh · rus.
Is fossiliferous 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 /ˌfɒsəˈlɪfərəs/ (fos-uh-LIF-uh-rus).