How to pronounce fetid
Say it like FET-ud. Fetid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetid 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fetid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-ud.
What does fetid mean?
- Foul-smelling, stinking.“I caught the fetid odor of dirty socks.”
- Unpleasant.
- The foul-smelling asafoetida plant, or its extracts.
Where does fetid come from?
Borrowed from Latin fētidus (“having offensive odor”), originally fēteō (“to stink”).
Questions about saying fetid
How do you pronounce fetid?
Say FET-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtəd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetid?
Fetid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · ud.
Is fetid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfɛtəd/ (FET-ud).