How to pronounce fermi
Say it like FUR-mee. Fermi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fermi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-mee.
What does fermi mean?
- An obsolete name of the unit of length equal to one femtometre (10⁻¹⁵ m).
Where does fermi come from?
Named after Italian physicist Enrico Fermi.
Questions about saying fermi
How do you pronounce fermi?
Say FUR-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmi/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermi?
Fermi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · mee.
Is fermi 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 /ˈfɜːmi/ (FUR-mee).