How to pronounce fen
Say it like FEN. Fen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fen
American and British speakers say fen in essentially the same way: /fɛn/ in the US and /fɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN.
What does fen mean?
- A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.
- Any swamp or mire (especially with negative connotations).
- A unit of currency in China, one-hundredth of a yuan.
- a plural of fan used by enthusiasts of science fiction, fantasy, and anime, partly from whimsy and partly to distinguish themselves from fans of sport, etc.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fen.
Questions about saying fen
How do you pronounce fen?
Say FEN. The American pronunciation is /fɛn/. In British English it is /fɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fen?
Fen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FEN.
Do Americans and Brits say fen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛn/ and the British form is /fɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.