How to pronounce feathery
Say it like FETH-uh-ree. Feathery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feathery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of feathery
American and British speakers say feathery in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛðəri/ in the US and /ˈfɛðəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FETH-uh-ree.
What does feathery mean?
- Resembling feathers.
- Covered with feathers.
- Someone who roleplays or describes themselves as being a bird or bird-like animal character with human characteristics.
Where does feathery come from?
From feather + -y.
Words that rhyme with feathery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feathery.
Questions about saying feathery
How do you pronounce feathery?
Say FETH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feathery?
Feathery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say feathery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛðəri/ and the British form is /ˈfɛðəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.