How to pronounce fermented
Say it like fer-MEN-tud. Fermented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/fɚˈmɛntəd/fer-MEN-tud
UK British/fəˈmɛntəd/fuh-MEN-tud
- fer
- MEN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fermented
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-MEN-tud.
What does fermented mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of ferment How to pronounce ferment
- Produced by fermentation.
- Of food or drink, turned sour due to unwanted fermentation.
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Words that rhyme with fermented
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Questions about saying fermented
How do you pronounce fermented?
Say fer-MEN-tud. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈmɛntəd/. In British English it is /fəˈmɛntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermented?
Fermented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: fer · MEN · tud.
Is fermented 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 /fəˈmɛntəd/ (fuh-MEN-tud).