How to pronounce ferns
Say it like FURNZ. Ferns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɝnz/FURNZ
UK British/fɜːnz/FURNZ
- FURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferns pronunciation, sound by sound
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- FURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of ferns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURNZ.
What does ferns mean?
noun
- plural of fern How to pronounce fern
Questions about saying ferns
How do you pronounce ferns?
Say FURNZ. The American pronunciation is /fɝnz/. In British English it is /fɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferns?
Ferns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURNZ.
Is ferns 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 /fɜːnz/ (FURNZ).