How to pronounce feared
Say it like FEERD. Feared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/fɪrd/FEERD
UK British/fɪəd/FEERD
- FEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEERD.
What does feared mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
- Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
- simple past and past participle of fear How to pronounce fear
Where does feared come from?
From Middle English fard, feard, ferd, ferde, fered, equivalent to fear + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with feared
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Questions about saying feared
How do you pronounce feared?
Say FEERD. The American pronunciation is /fɪrd/. In British English it is /fɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feared?
Feared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FEERD.
Is feared 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 /fɪəd/ (FEERD).