How to Pronounce Fuliginous

To pronounce "fuliginous", say FUL-ig-in-ous — 4 syllables, IPA /fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fuliginous”

"fuliginous" has 4 syllables: ful-ig-in-ous. It rhymes with uliginous, if that helps it stick.

What does fuliginous mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or resembling soot in such features as colour, texture or taste; sooty, dusky.

Words that rhyme with fuliginous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uliginous

Related words

fuliginsootlikefumelikefumousfumosesootedfumidsmudgy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fuliginous"?▾

"Fuliginous" has 4 syllables: ful · ig · in · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "fuliginous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fuliginous" is /fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/.

What does "fuliginous" mean?▾

Fuliginous: Pertaining to or resembling soot in such features as colour, texture or taste; sooty, dusky.

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