How to pronounce farspeaker
Say it like FAR-spee-ker. Farspeaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- spee
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farspeaker 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.
- speeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of farspeaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-spee-kuh.
What does farspeaker mean?
- Telephone.
- One who farspeaks.
- A device or apparatus used to farspeak or communicate over long distances.
Where does farspeaker come from?
From farspeak + -er (agent noun).
Questions about saying farspeaker
How do you pronounce farspeaker?
Say FAR-spee-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrˌspikər/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːˌspiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farspeaker?
Farspeaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · spee · ker.
Is farspeaker 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 /ˈfɑːˌspiːkə/ (FAH-spee-kuh).