How to pronounce fetters
Say it like FET-erz. Fetters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fetters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-uz.
What does fetters mean?
- plural of fetter How to pronounce fetter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fetter How to pronounce fetter
Words that rhyme with fetters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fetters.
Questions about saying fetters
How do you pronounce fetters?
Say FET-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetters?
Fetters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · erz.
Is fetters 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 /ˈfɛtəz/ (FET-uz).