How to pronounce luteofulvous
Say it like loo-tee-uh-uh-FUHL-vus. Luteofulvous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FUHL).
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- loo
- tee
- uh
- uh
- FUHL
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luteofulvous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- FUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luteofulvous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: loo-tee-uh-uh-FUHL-vus.
What does luteofulvous mean?
- Of an orange-tawny color.“He was very beautiful and completely luteofulvous in color.”
Where does luteofulvous come from?
From luteo- + fulvous.
Questions about saying luteofulvous
How do you pronounce luteofulvous?
Say loo-tee-uh-uh-FUHL-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˌlutiəʊˈfʌlvəs/. In British English it is /ˌluːtiəʊˈfʌlvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luteofulvous?
Luteofulvous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FUHL). Broken into parts: loo · tee · uh · uh · FUHL · vus.
Is luteofulvous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌluːtiəʊˈfʌlvəs/ (loo-tee-uh-uh-FUHL-vus).