How to pronounce fairground
Say it like FAIR-grownd. Fairground has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɛrˌɡraʊnd/FAIR-grownd
UK British/ˈfɛəɡraʊnd/FAIR-grownd
- FAIR
- grownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairground pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- growndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of fairground
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-grownd.
What does fairground mean?
noun
- An area where a fair (an event for public entertainment) or other public event is held; a showground.
- A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions; an amusement park.
Where does fairground come from?
From fair + ground.
Questions about saying fairground
How do you pronounce fairground?
Say FAIR-grownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrˌɡraʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəɡraʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairground?
Fairground has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · grownd.
Is fairground pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɛəɡraʊnd/ (FAIR-grownd).