How to pronounce fervor
Say it like FUR-ver. Fervor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fervor 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fervor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-vuh.
What does fervor mean?
- An intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor.“The coach trains his water polo team with fervor.”
- A passionate enthusiasm for some cause.
- Heat.
Where does fervor come from?
From Middle English fervor, from Old French, from Latin fervor (“a boiling or raging heat, heat, vehemence, passion”), from fervere (“to boil, be hot”); see fervent.
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Words that rhyme with fervor
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Questions about saying fervor
How do you pronounce fervor?
Say FUR-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fervor?
Fervor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ver.
Is fervor 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 /ˈfɜːvə/ (FUR-vuh).