How to pronounce fulgurous
Say it like FUUL-ghee-uh-rus. Fulgurous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL).
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- FUUL
- ghee
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulgurous 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.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 fulgurous
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: FUUL-guh-rus.
What does fulgurous mean?
- Resembling a lightning flash; fulgurant.
- Full of lightning.
Where does fulgurous come from?
From Latin fulgur (“lightning”).
Questions about saying fulgurous
How do you pronounce fulgurous?
Say FUUL-ghee-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊlɡiərəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʊlɡərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulgurous?
Fulgurous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL). Broken into parts: FUUL · ghee · uh · rus.
Is fulgurous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈfʊlɡərəs/ (FUUL-guh-rus).