How to pronounce featherweight
Say it like FETH-er-wayt. Featherweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- er
- wayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Featherweight 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.
- waytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of featherweight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-uh-wayt.
What does featherweight mean?
- A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 126 pounds or 57.2 kilograms.
- A sportsman who fights in this division.
- The lightest weight that may be carried by a racehorse.
Where does featherweight come from?
From feather + weight.
Questions about saying featherweight
How do you pronounce featherweight?
Say FETH-er-wayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðɚˌweɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðəˌweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in featherweight?
Featherweight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · er · wayt.
Is featherweight 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 /ˈfɛðəˌweɪt/ (FETH-uh-wayt).