How to pronounce fervid
Say it like FUR-vud. Fervid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɝvəd/FUR-vud
UK British/ˈfɜːvɪd/FUR-vid
- FUR
- vud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fervid 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.
- vudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fervid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-vid.
What does fervid mean?
adjective
- Intensely hot; radiating with energy.
- lively, spirited, or frenzied due to being ardent, passionate, and zealous.
Where does fervid come from?
Borrowed from Latin fervidus, from ferveō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ardent
- fervent
- fiery
- impassioned
- perfervid
- torrid
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying fervid
How do you pronounce fervid?
Say FUR-vud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝvəd/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fervid?
Fervid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · vud.
Is fervid 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 /ˈfɜːvɪd/ (FUR-vid).