How to pronounce ferryboat
Say it like FER-ee-boht. Ferryboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ee
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferryboat 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ferryboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FER-ee-boht.
What does ferryboat mean?
- A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule
Where does ferryboat come from?
From ferry + boat.
Questions about saying ferryboat
How do you pronounce ferryboat?
Say FER-ee-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛriˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfɛriˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferryboat?
Ferryboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ee · boht.
Is ferryboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfɛriˌbəʊt/ (FER-ee-boht).