How to pronounce fulgurance
Say it like FUHL-ghyuh-runs. Fulgurance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL).
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- FUHL
- ghyuh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulgurance 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulgurance
American and British speakers say fulgurance in essentially the same way: /ˈfəlɡjərəns/ in the US and /ˈfʌlɡjʊrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHL-ghyuh-runs.
What does fulgurance mean?
- brilliance, effulgence, light like lightning
- brilliance
Where does fulgurance come from?
From fulgurant + -ance.
Questions about saying fulgurance
How do you pronounce fulgurance?
Say FUHL-ghyuh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈfəlɡjərəns/. In British English it is /ˈfʌlɡjʊrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulgurance?
Fulgurance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL). Broken into parts: FUHL · ghyuh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say fulgurance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfəlɡjərəns/ and the British form is /ˈfʌlɡjʊrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.