How to Pronounce "filibuster"
word
ˈfɪɫəˌbəstɝ
FIL-uh-bus-ter
fˈɪlɪbˌʌstɐ
FIL-ih-bus-tuh
Definition
A filibuster is a long speech or series of actions used in a parliament or legislative assembly to delay or block a vote on a proposal, usually by a member of the minority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɫəˌbəstɝ
British English
fˈɪlɪbˌʌstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIL-uh-bus-ter
UK
FIL-ih-bus-tuh
Listen in Context
The senator started a filibuster to delay the vote.
A filibuster can last for many hours.
They used a filibuster to block the new law.
He gave a record-breaking filibuster that lasted all night.