How to pronounce ferret
Say it like FER-ut. Ferret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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US American/ˈfɛrət/FER-ut
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- FER
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ferret mean?
noun
- An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the European polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
- A black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes).
- A diligent searcher.
- A tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.
- To hunt game with ferrets.
- To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.
Where does ferret come from?
From Middle English furet, ferret, from Old French furet, from Vulgar Latin *furittum (“weasel, ferret”), diminutive of Latin fūr (“thief”).
Words that rhyme with ferret
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Questions about saying ferret
How do you pronounce ferret?
Say FER-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferret?
Ferret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ut.