How to pronounce feirie
Say it like FEE-uh-ree. Feirie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
- FEE
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feirie 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.
- 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 feirie
American and British speakers say feirie in essentially the same way: /ˈfiəri/ in the US and /ˈfiːəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-uh-ree.
What does feirie mean?
- healthy; strong
Where does feirie come from?
From Late Middle English fery, equivalent to Old English fer, meaning "fit, able-bodied."
Questions about saying feirie
How do you pronounce feirie?
Say FEE-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiəri/. In British English it is /ˈfiːəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feirie?
Feirie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say feirie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfiəri/ and the British form is /ˈfiːəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.