How to pronounce farthingale
Say it like FAR-thing-gayl. Farthingale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- thing
- gayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farthingale 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.
- gaylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of farthingale
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-thing-gayl.
What does farthingale mean?
- a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
Questions about saying farthingale
How do you pronounce farthingale?
Say FAR-thing-gayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrðɪŋˌɡeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːðɪŋˌɡeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farthingale?
Farthingale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · thing · gayl.
Is farthingale 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 /ˈfɑːðɪŋˌɡeɪl/ (FAH-thing-gayl).