How to pronounce fervent
Say it like FUR-vunt. Fervent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fervent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fervent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-vunt.
What does fervent mean?
- Very hot; burning, scorching; also, glowing with heat.
- Of a person, or their actions, interests, or nature: exhibiting persistent belief or conviction, and enthusiasm or zeal; ardent, earnest, passionate.
Where does fervent come from?
From Middle English fervent, from Old French fervent (modern French fervent), from Latin ferventem, the accusative masculine or feminine singular form of fervēns (“burning, fiery; hot; zealous; etc.”), the present active participle of ferve
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Words that rhyme with fervent
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Questions about saying fervent
How do you pronounce fervent?
Say FUR-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝvənt/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fervent?
Fervent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · vunt.
Is fervent 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 /ˈfɜːvənt/ (FUR-vunt).