How to pronounce fulgent
Say it like FUHL-junt. Fulgent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL).
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- FUHL
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulgent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulgent
American and British speakers say fulgent in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌldʒənt/ in the US and /ˈfʌldʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHL-junt.
What does fulgent mean?
- Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Where does fulgent come from?
From Middle English fulgent, from Latin fulgēns.
Words that rhyme with fulgent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fulgent.
Questions about saying fulgent
How do you pronounce fulgent?
Say FUHL-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌldʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈfʌldʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulgent?
Fulgent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL). Broken into parts: FUHL · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say fulgent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌldʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈfʌldʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.