How to pronounce fumaroles
Say it like FYOO-muh-rohlz. Fumaroles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- muh
- rohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumaroles 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fumaroles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FYOO-muh-rohlz.
What does fumaroles mean?
- plural of fumarole
Questions about saying fumaroles
How do you pronounce fumaroles?
Say FYOO-muh-rohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuməˌroʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːməˌrəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumaroles?
Fumaroles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · muh · rohlz.
Is fumaroles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfjuːməˌrəʊlz/ (FYOO-muh-rohlz).