How to pronounce feathered
Say it like FETH-erd. Feathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feathered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of feathered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-ud.
What does feathered mean?
- Covered with feathers.
- Having the blades of oars or propellers parallel to the direction of motion.
- Having a finely bevelled edge.
- simple past and past participle of feather How to pronounce feather
Words that rhyme with feathered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feathered.
Questions about saying feathered
How do you pronounce feathered?
Say FETH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feathered?
Feathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · erd.
Is feathered 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 /ˈfɛðəd/ (FETH-ud).