How to pronounce ferociously
Say it like fuh-ROH-shih-slee. Ferociously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- fuh
- ROH
- shih
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferociously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ferociously
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fuh-ROH-shih-slee.
What does ferociously mean?
- In a ferocious manner, particularly violent and aggressive.
- Intensely or extremely.
Where does ferociously come from?
From ferocious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ferociously
How do you pronounce ferociously?
Say fuh-ROH-shih-slee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈroʊʃɪsli/. In British English it is /fəˈrəʊʃɪsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferociously?
Ferociously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: fuh · ROH · shih · slee.
Is ferociously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fəˈrəʊʃɪsli/ (fuh-ROH-shih-slee).