How to pronounce feoffment
Say it like FEEF-munt. Feoffment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEF).
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- FEEF
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feoffment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of feoffment
American and British speakers say feoffment in essentially the same way: /ˈfifmənt/ in the US and /ˈfiːfmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEF-munt.
What does feoffment mean?
- The grant of a feud or fee.
- A gift or conveyance in fee of land or other corporeal hereditaments, accompanied by actual delivery of possession.
Where does feoffment come from?
From Old French feoffement, fieffement.
Questions about saying feoffment
How do you pronounce feoffment?
Say FEEF-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfifmənt/. In British English it is /ˈfiːfmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feoffment?
Feoffment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEF). Broken into parts: FEEF · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say feoffment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfifmənt/ and the British form is /ˈfiːfmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.