How to pronounce fers
Say it like FURZ. Fers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɝz/FURZ
UK British/fɜːz/FURZ
- FURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of fers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURZ.
What does fers mean?
noun
- A fairy chess piece that moves one square diagonally.
Words that rhyme with fers
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Questions about saying fers
How do you pronounce fers?
Say FURZ. The American pronunciation is /fɝz/. In British English it is /fɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fers?
Fers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURZ.
Is fers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɜːz/ (FURZ).