How to pronounce feather
Say it like FETH-er. Feather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
- FETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of feather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-uh.
What does feather mean?
- A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
- Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. Narrowly only the rear hair.
- One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow.
- To cover or furnish with feathers; (when of an arrow) to fletch.
- To adorn, as if with feathers; to fringe.
- To arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers.“The stylist feathered my hair.”
Where does feather come from?
The sense correlated with splines and keys (noun sense 4) probably reflects analogy with the fletching sense (noun sense 3).
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Words that rhyme with feather
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Questions about saying feather
How do you pronounce feather?
Say FETH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feather?
Feather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · er.
Is feather 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 /ˈfɛðə/ (FETH-uh).