How to pronounce farspeak
Say it like FAR-speek. Farspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- speek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farspeak 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.
- speekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of farspeak
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-speek.
What does farspeak mean?
- To engage in long-distance communication by magic or telepathy.
- The use of magic or telepathy to communicate over long distances.
Where does farspeak come from?
From far + speak.
Questions about saying farspeak
How do you pronounce farspeak?
Say FAR-speek. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrˌspik/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːˌspiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farspeak?
Farspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · speek.
Is farspeak 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 /ˈfɑːˌspiːk/ (FAH-speek).