How to pronounce fuligin
Say it like FYOO-luh-jin. Fuligin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- luh
- jin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuligin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fuligin
American and British speakers say fuligin in essentially the same way: /ˈfjulədʒɪn/ in the US and /ˈfjuːlədʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-luh-jin.
What does fuligin mean?
- soot, lampblack.
- a hypothetical color darker than black.
- fuliginous; sooty or black.
- of the color fuligin.
Where does fuligin come from?
From Italian fuliggine.
Questions about saying fuligin
How do you pronounce fuligin?
Say FYOO-luh-jin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjulədʒɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːlədʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuligin?
Fuligin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · luh · jin.
Do Americans and Brits say fuligin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjulədʒɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːlədʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.