How to pronounce farse
Say it like FARS. Farse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FARS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of farse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAHS.
What does farse mean?
- A vernacular paraphrase inserted into Latin liturgy.
- To insert vernacular paraphrases into (a Latin liturgy).
Where does farse come from?
From Medieval Latin farsa.
Words that rhyme with farse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of farse.
Words that sound like farse
Questions about saying farse
How do you pronounce farse?
Say FARS. The American pronunciation is /fɑrs/. In British English it is /fɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farse?
Farse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FARS.
Is farse 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 /fɑːs/ (FAHS).
What words sound the same as farse?
Farse sounds the same as farce in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.