How to pronounce farcy
Say it like FAR-see. Farcy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farcy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of farcy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-see.
What does farcy mean?
- The horse disease glanders, especially its cutaneous form.
Where does farcy come from?
From French farcin, from Latin farcīminum (“a disease of horses”), from farciō (“to stuff, to fill”).
Questions about saying farcy
How do you pronounce farcy?
Say FAR-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrsi/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farcy?
Farcy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · see.
Is farcy 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 /ˈfɑːsi/ (FAH-see).