A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Fila
Pronounced FEE-luh, this is the name of a popular sportswear and apparel brand.
fila
FEE-luh
/ˈfiːlə/ · FEE · luh
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's a brand often mentioned in sports and fashion contexts, especially in discussions about streetwear or retro athletic wear.
Where the word comes from
Fila is named after its founders, the Fila brothers, who started the company in Italy in 1911.
Common ways people get it wrong
- figh-luh Some might try to pronounce the 'i' like in 'fight', but it's a simple 'ee' sound like in 'fee'.
- fill-uh This common mistake comes from words like 'fill'. Remember the vowel is long, like 'FEE'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Fila?
It's pronounced FEE-luh. The emphasis is on the first syllable, FEE.
Is Fila Italian or Korean?
Fila was founded in Italy in 1911. It is now owned by a South Korean company, Fila Korea.
What does Fila mean?
The brand is named after its founding family, the Fila brothers. It doesn't have a separate meaning in Italian.
