How to pronounce fewer
Say it like FYOO-er. Fewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fewer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fewer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FYOO-uh.
What does fewer mean?
- (comparative of few used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of“fewer birds came this year”“the birds are fewer this year”
Where does fewer come from?
From Middle English fewere, equivalent to few + -er.
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Words that rhyme with fewer
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Questions about saying fewer
How do you pronounce fewer?
Say FYOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fewer?
Fewer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · er.
Is fewer 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 /ˈfjuːə/ (FYOO-uh).