How to pronounce feverish
Say it like FEE-ver-ish. Feverish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- ver
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feverish 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feverish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-vuh-rish.
What does feverish mean?
- Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.“The illness made him feverish, so they applied cold compresses.”
- Filled with excess energy.“He worked with feverish excitement.”
- Morbidly eager.“a feverish desire to see her again”
Where does feverish come from?
From fever + -ish.
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Questions about saying feverish
How do you pronounce feverish?
Say FEE-ver-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfivɚɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feverish?
Feverish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · ver · ish.
Is feverish 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 /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ (FEE-vuh-rish).