How to pronounce fairgrounds
Say it like FAIR-growndz. Fairgrounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɛrˌɡraʊndz/FAIR-growndz
UK British/ˈfɛəˌɡraʊndz/FAIR-growndz
- FAIR
- growndz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairgrounds 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.
- growndzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of fairgrounds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-growndz.
What does fairgrounds mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of fairground; the grounds where a fair is held.“At other times of the year, the county fairgrounds are used for a variety of events, such as revival meetings and high-school graduations.”
- plural of fairground How to pronounce fairground
Where does fairgrounds come from?
From fair + grounds.
Questions about saying fairgrounds
How do you pronounce fairgrounds?
Say FAIR-growndz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrˌɡraʊndz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəˌɡraʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairgrounds?
Fairgrounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · growndz.
Is fairgrounds 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 /ˈfɛəˌɡraʊndz/ (FAIR-growndz).