How to pronounce fulmen
Say it like FUHL-mun. Fulmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL).
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- FUHL
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulmen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulmen
American and British speakers say fulmen in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌlmən/ in the US and /ˈfʌlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHL-mun.
What does fulmen mean?
- An artistic or graphic representation of a thunderbolt.
Where does fulmen come from?
Borrowed from Latin fulmen.
Questions about saying fulmen
How do you pronounce fulmen?
Say FUHL-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌlmən/. In British English it is /ˈfʌlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulmen?
Fulmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL). Broken into parts: FUHL · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say fulmen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌlmən/ and the British form is /ˈfʌlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.