How to pronounce fatberg
Say it like FAT-burg. Fatberg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfætbɝɡ/FAT-burg
UK British/ˈfætbɜːɡ/FAT-burg
- FAT
- burg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatberg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- burgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of fatberg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAT-burg.
What does fatberg mean?
noun
- A large accumulation of fat and discarded toiletries which clogs sewers.
Where does fatberg come from?
From fat + berg, modelled on iceberg.
Questions about saying fatberg
How do you pronounce fatberg?
Say FAT-burg. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætbɝɡ/. In British English it is /ˈfætbɜːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatberg?
Fatberg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · burg.
Is fatberg 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 /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ (FAT-burg).