How to pronounce ferreting
Say it like FER-uh-ting. Ferreting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce ferreting. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈfɛrətɪŋ/FER-uh-ting
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FER
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferreting 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does ferreting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of ferret How to pronounce ferret
- Hunting with ferrets.
- ferret (tape used to tie documents)
Questions about saying ferreting
How do you pronounce ferreting?
Say FER-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferreting?
Ferreting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · uh · ting.