How to pronounce fervently
Say it like FUR-vunt-lee. Fervently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- vunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fervently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fervently
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-vunt-lee.
What does fervently mean?
- In a fervent manner.
Where does fervently come from?
From Middle English fervently; equivalent to fervent + -ly.
Questions about saying fervently
How do you pronounce fervently?
Say FUR-vunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝvəntli/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːvəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fervently?
Fervently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · vunt · lee.
Is fervently 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 /ˈfɜːvəntli/ (FUR-vunt-lee).