How to pronounce phalarope
Say it like FAL-uh-rohp. Phalarope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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US American/ˈfæləroʊp/FAL-uh-rohp
UK British/ˈfælərəʊp/FAL-uh-rohp
- FAL
- uh
- rohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phalarope 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of phalarope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAL-uh-rohp.
What does phalarope mean?
noun
- Any of three small wading birds in the genus Phalaropus, of the family Scolopacidae, that have lobed toes.
Questions about saying phalarope
How do you pronounce phalarope?
Say FAL-uh-rohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæləroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈfælərəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phalarope?
Phalarope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · uh · rohp.
Is phalarope 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 /ˈfælərəʊp/ (FAL-uh-rohp).