How to pronounce feature
Say it like FEE-cher. Feature has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of feature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-chuh.
What does feature mean?
- a prominent attribute or aspect of something“the map showed roads and other features”“generosity is one of his best characteristics”
- the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin“an expression of pleasure crossed his features”“his lineaments were very regular”
- the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater“the feature tonight is `Casablanca'”
- have as a feature“This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France”
- wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner“she was sporting a new hat”
Where does feature come from?
From Middle English feture, from Anglo-Norman feture, from Old French faiture, from Latin factūra, from Latin factus, from Latin faciō (“do, make”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (“to do, put, place, set”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with feature
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Questions about saying feature
How do you pronounce feature?
Say FEE-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfitʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feature?
Feature has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · cher.
Is feature 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 /ˈfiːtʃə/ (FEE-chuh).