How to pronounce federals
Say it like FED-uh-rulz. Federals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
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- FED
- uh
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of federals
American and British speakers say federals in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛdərəlz/ in the US and /ˈfɛdərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED-uh-rulz.
What does federals mean?
- plural of federal How to pronounce federal
Questions about saying federals
How do you pronounce federals?
Say FED-uh-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdərəlz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federals?
Federals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say federals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛdərəlz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛdərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.