How Do You Spell PHALANGIOUS?

Pronunciation: [falˈaŋɡəs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Phalangious" can be confusing at first glance. It is pronounced /fəˈlæn.dʒi.əs/ (fuh-LAN-jee-uhs) which helps to break down the spelling. The first syllable "ph" is pronounced like an "f" sound, followed by "al" which is pronounced like "al" in the word "pal". The next syllable "an" is pronounced like "an" in the word "can", and "gi" is pronounced like "jee" in the word "jeep". The final syllable "ous" is pronounced like "uhs" in the word "us". Overall, "Phalangious" is an interesting word to spell and pronounce.

PHALANGIOUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Pert. to a genus of spiders having very long legs, called phalangium, or the shepherd-spider.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PHALANGIOUS

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