How to pronounce feta
Say it like FET-ah. Feta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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US American/ˈfɛˌtɑ/FET-ah
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- FET
- ah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does feta mean?
noun
- A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.
Questions about saying feta
How do you pronounce feta?
Say FET-ah. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛˌtɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feta?
Feta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · ah.