How to pronounce fairies
Say it like FER-eez. Fairies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fairies
American and British speakers say fairies in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛriz/ in the US and /ˈfɛəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAIR-eez.
What does fairies mean?
- plural of fairy How to pronounce fairy
- plural of fairie
Words that rhyme with fairies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fairies.
Questions about saying fairies
How do you pronounce fairies?
Say FER-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛriz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairies?
Fairies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say fairies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛriz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.