How to pronounce ferments
Say it like fer-MENTS. Ferments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENTS).
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US American/fɚˈmɛnts/fer-MENTS
UK British/fəˈmɛnts/fuh-MENTS
- fer
- MENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferments 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.
- MENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ferments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-MENTS.
What does ferments mean?
noun
- plural of ferment How to pronounce ferment
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ferment How to pronounce ferment
Questions about saying ferments
How do you pronounce ferments?
Say fer-MENTS. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈmɛnts/. In British English it is /fəˈmɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferments?
Ferments has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENTS). Broken into parts: fer · MENTS.
Is ferments 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 /fəˈmɛnts/ (fuh-MENTS).