How to pronounce francolin
Say it like FRANG-kuh-lin. Francolin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- kuh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Francolin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of francolin
American and British speakers say francolin in essentially the same way: /ˈfræŋkəlɪn/ in the US and /ˈfræŋkəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANG-kuh-lin.
What does francolin mean?
- Any of various terrestrial birds of several genera in family Phasianidae, principally in tribe Gallini.
Where does francolin come from?
From French francolin, from Italian francolino, of unknown origin.
Questions about saying francolin
How do you pronounce francolin?
Say FRANG-kuh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkəlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in francolin?
Francolin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · kuh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say francolin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræŋkəlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfræŋkəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.