How to pronounce fenster
Say it like FEN-ster. Fenster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fenster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fenster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEN-stuh.
What does fenster mean?
- A geologic structure formed by erosion or normal faulting on a thrust system; a tectonic window.
Where does fenster come from?
From German Fenster (“window”), from Latin fenestra (“window”).
Questions about saying fenster
How do you pronounce fenster?
Say FEN-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fenster?
Fenster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · ster.
Is fenster 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 /ˈfɛnstə/ (FEN-stuh).