How to pronounce fardel
Say it like FAR-dul. Fardel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fardel 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fardel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-dul.
What does fardel mean?
- A fourth part: a quarter of anything.
Where does fardel come from?
A clipped form of Middle English ferthendel (literally “fourth part”), equivalent to fourth + deal.
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Questions about saying fardel
How do you pronounce fardel?
Say FAR-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrdəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fardel?
Fardel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · dul.
Is fardel 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 /ˈfɑːdəl/ (FAH-dul).