How to pronounce fedora
Say it like fih-DOR-uh. Fedora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- fih
- DOR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fedora pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fedora
American and British speakers say fedora in essentially the same way: /fɪˈdɔrə/ in the US and /fɪˈdɔːrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-DAW-ruh.
What does fedora mean?
- A felt hat with a fairly low, creased crown with a brim that can be turned up or down.
Where does fedora come from?
From a 19th-century play by Victorien Sardou titled Fédora.
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Words that rhyme with fedora
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Questions about saying fedora
How do you pronounce fedora?
Say fih-DOR-uh. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈdɔrə/. In British English it is /fɪˈdɔːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fedora?
Fedora has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: fih · DOR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say fedora the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈdɔrə/ and the British form is /fɪˈdɔːrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.