How to pronounce fecund
Say it like FEK-und. Fecund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEK).
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- FEK
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fecund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fecund
American and British speakers say fecund in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛkənd/ in the US and /ˈfɛkənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEK-und.
What does fecund mean?
- Highly fertile; able to produce offspring.
- Leading to new ideas or innovation.
Where does fecund come from?
From Middle French fécond, from Latin fēcundus (“fertile”), which is related to fētus and fēmina (“woman”).
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Questions about saying fecund
How do you pronounce fecund?
Say FEK-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fecund?
Fecund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEK). Broken into parts: FEK · und.
Do Americans and Brits say fecund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛkənd/ and the British form is /ˈfɛkənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.