How to pronounce fevers
Say it like FEE-verz. Fevers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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US American/ˈfivɚz/FEE-verz
UK British/ˈfiːvəz/FEE-vuz
- FEE
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fevers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fevers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-vuz.
What does fevers mean?
noun
- plural of fever How to pronounce fever
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fever How to pronounce fever
Questions about saying fevers
How do you pronounce fevers?
Say FEE-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfivɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfiːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fevers?
Fevers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · verz.
Is fevers 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 /ˈfiːvəz/ (FEE-vuz).