How to pronounce fernery
Say it like FUR-nuh-ree. Fernery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fernery 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fernery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-nuh-ree.
What does fernery mean?
- A specialized garden for the cultivation and display of ferns.
- An area naturally abundant in ferns.
Where does fernery come from?
From fern + -ery.
Words that rhyme with fernery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fernery.
Questions about saying fernery
How do you pronounce fernery?
Say FUR-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝnəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fernery?
Fernery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · nuh · ree.
Is fernery 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 /ˈfɜːnəri/ (FUR-nuh-ree).