How to pronounce farmstead
Say it like FARM-sted. Farmstead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FARM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɑrmˌstɛd/FARM-sted
UK British/ˈfɑːmˌstɛd/FAHM-sted
- FARM
- sted
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farmstead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of farmstead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAHM-sted.
What does farmstead mean?
noun
- The main building of a farm.
- A farm, including its buildings.
Where does farmstead come from?
From farm + stead, modelled after homestead.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- farmplace
- farm-place
Questions about saying farmstead
How do you pronounce farmstead?
Say FARM-sted. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrmˌstɛd/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːmˌstɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farmstead?
Farmstead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FARM). Broken into parts: FARM · sted.
Is farmstead 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 /ˈfɑːmˌstɛd/ (FAHM-sted).