How to pronounce feathering
Say it like FETH-uh-ring. Feathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feathering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feathering
American and British speakers say feathering in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FETH-uh-ring.
What does feathering mean?
- present participle and gerund of feather How to pronounce feather
- Plumage.
- A feathered texture.
- The fitting of feathers to arrows.
Questions about saying feathering
How do you pronounce feathering?
Say FETH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feathering?
Feathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say feathering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɛðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.