How to pronounce femur
Say it like FEE-mer. Femur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Femur 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of femur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-muh.
What does femur mean?
- A thighbone.
- The middle segment of the leg of an insect, between the trochanter and the tibia.
- A segment of the leg of an arachnid.
Where does femur come from?
Borrowed from Latin femur (“thigh”).
Words that rhyme with femur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of femur.
Questions about saying femur
How do you pronounce femur?
Say FEE-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfimɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in femur?
Femur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · mer.
Is femur 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 /ˈfiːmə/ (FEE-muh).