How to pronounce farseer
Say it like FAR-see-er. Farseer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɑrˌsiɚ/FAR-see-er
UK British/ˈfɑːsɪə/FAH-seer
- FAR
- see
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farseer 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.
- seeGive this part a little weight. 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 farseer
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-seer.
What does farseer mean?
noun
- One who farsees; prophet; soothsayer; fortuneteller.
- An instrument or tool used to farsee; scope
- A television set.
Where does farseer come from?
By surface analysis, far + seer.
Questions about saying farseer
How do you pronounce farseer?
Say FAR-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrˌsiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːsɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farseer?
Farseer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · see · er.
Is farseer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfɑːsɪə/ (FAH-seer).