How to pronounce fulcrum
Say it like FUUL-krum. Fulcrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL).
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- FUUL
- krum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulcrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- krumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulcrum
American and British speakers say fulcrum in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊlkrəm/ in the US and /ˈfʊlkrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUL-krum.
What does fulcrum mean?
- The support about which a lever pivots.“It is possible to flick food across the table using your fork as a lever and your finger as a fulcrum.”
- A crux or pivot; a central point.
Where does fulcrum come from?
Borrowed from Latin fulcrum (“bedpost, foot of a couch”), from fulciō (“prop up, support”).
Questions about saying fulcrum
How do you pronounce fulcrum?
Say FUUL-krum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊlkrəm/. In British English it is /ˈfʊlkrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulcrum?
Fulcrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL). Broken into parts: FUUL · krum.
Do Americans and Brits say fulcrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊlkrəm/ and the British form is /ˈfʊlkrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.