How to pronounce ferrule
Say it like FER-ul. Ferrule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
- FER
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferrule 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ferrule
American and British speakers say ferrule in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛrəl/ in the US and /ˈfɛrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FER-ul.
What does ferrule mean?
- A band or cap (usually metal) placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting.
- The metal spike at the end of the shaft of an ice axe.
- A bushing for securing a pipe joint.
- To equip with a ferrule.
Where does ferrule come from?
From Middle English verel, virel, virole (“ferrule; metal pivot on the end of an axle”), altered under the influence of Latin ferrum (“iron”), from Old French virole (“ferrule”), from Latin viriola (“little bracelet”), diminutive of viria (
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- virl
Words that rhyme with ferrule
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ferrule.
Words that sound like ferrule
Questions about saying ferrule
How do you pronounce ferrule?
Say FER-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɛrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferrule?
Ferrule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ferrule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛrəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɛrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ferrule?
Ferrule sounds the same as feral in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.