How to pronounce farfetched
Say it like FAR-FECHT. Farfetched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt/FAR-FECHT
UK British/ˈfɑːˈfɛtʃt/FAH-FECHT
- FAR
- FECHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farfetched 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.
- FECHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of farfetched
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-FECHT.
What does farfetched mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of far-fetched.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- far-fetched
Words that rhyme with farfetched
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Questions about saying farfetched
How do you pronounce farfetched?
Say FAR-FECHT. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːˈfɛtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farfetched?
Farfetched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · FECHT.
Is farfetched 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 /ˈfɑːˈfɛtʃt/ (FAH-FECHT).