How to Pronounce "filaments"
word
ˈfɪɫəmənts
FIL-uh-muhnts
fˈɪləmənts
FIL-uh-muhnts
Definition
Thin threads or fibers, often found in light bulbs, plants, or as very fine strands in other materials.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɫəmənts
British English
fˈɪləmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIL-uh-muhnts
UK
FIL-uh-muhnts
Listen in Context
The old light bulb has two thin filaments inside.
Spider webs are made of strong filaments.
Some plants have white filaments around their seeds.
Scientists examined the muscle filaments under a microscope.