How to pronounce farrier
Say it like FER-ee-er. Farrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farrier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of farrier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAR-ee-uh.
What does farrier mean?
- A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoofs and fitting of horseshoes.
- To practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.
Where does farrier come from?
Borrowed from Middle French ferrier, from Old French ferrier, from Latin ferrārius, from ferrum (“iron”).
Words that rhyme with farrier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of farrier.
Questions about saying farrier
How do you pronounce farrier?
Say FER-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛriɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfæriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farrier?
Farrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ee · er.
Is farrier 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 /ˈfæriə/ (FAR-ee-uh).