How to pronounce fevered
Say it like FEE-verd. Fevered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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US American/ˈfivɚd/FEE-verd
UK British/ˈfiːvəd/FEE-vud
- FEE
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fevered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fevered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-vud.
What does fevered mean?
adjective
- Affected by a fever; feverish.
- Heated; impassioned; enthusiastic to the point of distraction.
- simple past and past participle of fever How to pronounce fever
Where does fevered come from?
From fever + -ed.
Questions about saying fevered
How do you pronounce fevered?
Say FEE-verd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfivɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfiːvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fevered?
Fevered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · verd.
Is fevered 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 /ˈfiːvəd/ (FEE-vud).