How to pronounce fearmonger
Say it like FEE-er-muhng-gher. Fearmonger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- er
- muhng
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearmonger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fearmonger
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-mung-guh.
What does fearmonger mean?
- Someone who spreads fear.
- To spread fear.
Where does fearmonger come from?
From fear + monger (“dealer in a specific commodity; (by extension) person promoting something undesirable”).
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Questions about saying fearmonger
How do you pronounce fearmonger?
Say FEE-er-muhng-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiərˌmʌŋɡər/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəmʌŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearmonger?
Fearmonger has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · er · muhng · gher.
Is fearmonger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈfɪəmʌŋɡə/ (FEER-mung-guh).