How to pronounce farthing
Say it like FAR-thing. Farthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farthing 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.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of farthing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-thing.
What does farthing mean?
- A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
Where does farthing come from?
From Middle English ferthing, from Old English fēorþing, fēorþung (“a quarter, fourth part, farthing”), from fēorþa (“fourth”), from Proto-Germanic *fedurþungaz (“a quarter”), probably influenced by Old Norse fjórðungr (“a fourth part, quarter”).
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Questions about saying farthing
How do you pronounce farthing?
Say FAR-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farthing?
Farthing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · thing.
Is farthing 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 /ˈfɑːðɪŋ/ (FAH-thing).