How to pronounce fennec
Say it like FEN-ik. Fennec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
- FEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fennec 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fennec
American and British speakers say fennec in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˈfɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-ik.
What does fennec mean?
- A small fox of the species Vulpes zerda, found in the Sahara (excluding the coast) and having distinctive oversized ears.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fennec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fennec.
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Questions about saying fennec
How do you pronounce fennec?
Say FEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fennec?
Fennec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say fennec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.