How to pronounce phylum
Say it like FY-lum. Phylum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phylum
American and British speakers say phylum in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪləm/ in the US and /ˈfaɪləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-lum.
What does phylum mean?
- A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank“Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.”
- A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.
Words that rhyme with phylum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phylum.
Questions about saying phylum
How do you pronounce phylum?
Say FY-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪləm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylum?
Phylum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say phylum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪləm/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.