How to pronounce fairweather
Say it like FAIR-weth-er. Fairweather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
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- FAIR
- weth
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairweather 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.
- wethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fairweather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-weth-uh.
What does fairweather mean?
- Alternative spelling of fair-weather.
Questions about saying fairweather
How do you pronounce fairweather?
Say FAIR-weth-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrˌwɛðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəˌwɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairweather?
Fairweather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · weth · er.
Is fairweather 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 /ˈfɛəˌwɛðə/ (FAIR-weth-uh).