How to pronounce feller
Say it like FEL-er. Feller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of feller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEL-uh.
What does feller mean?
- A person who fells trees; a lumberjack
- A machine for felling trees.
- A person who fells a seam.
Where does feller come from?
From Middle English fellere, feller; equivalent to fell + -er.
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Words that rhyme with feller
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Questions about saying feller
How do you pronounce feller?
Say FEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feller?
Feller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · er.
Is feller 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 /ˈfɛlə/ (FEL-uh).