How to pronounce farb
Say it like FARB. Farb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɑrb/FARB
UK British/fɑːb/FAHB
- FARB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of farb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAHB.
What does farb mean?
noun
- A historical reenactor (especially an American Civil War reenactor) whose efforts at a historically accurate portrayal are, in the opinion of the speaker, inadequate (for example, wearing a modern wristwatch with period costume). The opposite of farb is "hard-core" (or hardcore), someone who is, in
- To act like a farb; to portray a historical character in an inauthentic way.
Words that rhyme with farb
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Questions about saying farb
How do you pronounce farb?
Say FARB. The American pronunciation is /fɑrb/. In British English it is /fɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farb?
Farb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FARB.
Is farb 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 /fɑːb/ (FAHB).