How to pronounce feathers
Say it like FETH-erz. Feathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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US American/ˈfɛðɚz/FETH-erz
UK British/ˈfɛðəz/FETH-uz
- FETH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feathers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of feathers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-uz.
What does feathers mean?
noun
- plural of feather How to pronounce feather
- third-person singular simple present indicative of feather How to pronounce feather
Questions about saying feathers
How do you pronounce feathers?
Say FETH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feathers?
Feathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · erz.
Is feathers 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 /ˈfɛðəz/ (FETH-uz).