How to pronounce fulminous
Say it like FUHL-mih-nus. Fulminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL).
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- FUHL
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulminous 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulminous
American and British speakers say fulminous in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌlmɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈfʌlmɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHL-mih-nus.
What does fulminous mean?
- explosive
- furious“The vicar delivered a fulminous sermon.”
Questions about saying fulminous
How do you pronounce fulminous?
Say FUHL-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌlmɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʌlmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulminous?
Fulminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHL). Broken into parts: FUHL · mih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say fulminous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌlmɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfʌlmɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.