How to pronounce ferocity
Say it like fuh-ROS-uh-tee. Ferocity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROS).
- fuh
- ROS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferocity 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.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ferocity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-ROS-ih-tee.
What does ferocity mean?
- The condition of being ferocious.
Where does ferocity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French férocité, from Latin ferocitas, from ferox (“fierce”), from ferus (“wild, savage, fierce”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ferocity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ferocity.
Questions about saying ferocity
How do you pronounce ferocity?
Say fuh-ROS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈrɑsəti/. In British English it is /fəˈrɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferocity?
Ferocity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROS). Broken into parts: fuh · ROS · uh · tee.
Is ferocity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fəˈrɒsɪti/ (fuh-ROS-ih-tee).