How to pronounce fermenting
Say it like fer-MEN-ting. Fermenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- fer
- MEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermenting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fermenting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-MEN-ting.
What does fermenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of ferment How to pronounce ferment
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Words that rhyme with fermenting
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Questions about saying fermenting
How do you pronounce fermenting?
Say fer-MEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈmɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /fəˈmɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermenting?
Fermenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: fer · MEN · ting.
Is fermenting 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 /fəˈmɛntɪŋ/ (fuh-MEN-ting).