How to pronounce philtrum
Say it like FIL-trum. Philtrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philtrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philtrum
American and British speakers say philtrum in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪltrəm/ in the US and /ˈfɪltrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-trum.
What does philtrum mean?
- The shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.
- The junction between the two halves of an animal's upper lip or nose.
Questions about saying philtrum
How do you pronounce philtrum?
Say FIL-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪltrəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɪltrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philtrum?
Philtrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · trum.
Do Americans and Brits say philtrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪltrəm/ and the British form is /ˈfɪltrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.