How to pronounce phalanstery
Say it like FAL-un-stur-ee. Phalanstery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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- FAL
- un
- stur
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phalanstery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sturGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phalanstery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAL-un-stur-ee.
What does phalanstery mean?
- An association or community organized on the plan of Charles Fourier, with living space divided hierarchically and higher pay for those carrying out unpopular tasks.
- The dwelling house of a Fourierite community.
Where does phalanstery come from?
From French phalanstère.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying phalanstery
How do you pronounce phalanstery?
Say FAL-un-stur-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælənˌstɝi/. In British English it is /ˈfælənˌstɜːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phalanstery?
Phalanstery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · un · stur · ee.
Is phalanstery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfælənˌstɜːi/ (FAL-un-stur-ee).