How to pronounce ferric
Say it like FER-ik. Ferric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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US American/ˈfɛrɪk/FER-ik
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- FER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferric 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does ferric mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.
- Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of +3.
Where does ferric come from?
From Latin ferricus, from ferrum (“iron”).
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Words that rhyme with ferric
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Questions about saying ferric
How do you pronounce ferric?
Say FER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferric?
Ferric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ik.