How to pronounce farceur
Say it like far-SUR. Farceur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- far
- SUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farceur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- farKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of farceur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fah-SUR.
What does farceur mean?
- A person who writes farces, or who performs in them.
- A farcical comedian.
Where does farceur come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French farceur.
Words that rhyme with farceur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of farceur.
Questions about saying farceur
How do you pronounce farceur?
Say far-SUR. The American pronunciation is /fɑrˈsɝ/. In British English it is /fɑːˈsɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farceur?
Farceur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: far · SUR.
Is farceur 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 /fɑːˈsɜː/ (fah-SUR).