How to pronounce ferial
Say it like FER-ee-ul. Ferial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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US American/ˈfɛriəl/FER-ee-ul
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- FER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ferial mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to an ordinary weekday, rather than a festival or fast.
- Jovial, festive, as if pertaining to a holiday.
- A feria.
Where does ferial come from?
From Middle English ferial, from Medieval Latin fēriālis, from Latin fēria (“weekday”) (whence the first sense), fēriae (“holidays”) (whence the second).
Words that rhyme with ferial
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Questions about saying ferial
How do you pronounce ferial?
Say FER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferial?
Ferial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ee · ul.