How to pronounce fieldfare
Say it like FEELD-fair. Fieldfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEELD).
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- FEELD
- fair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fieldfare pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fieldfare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEELD-fair.
What does fieldfare mean?
- A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.
Where does fieldfare come from?
Inherited from Middle English feldefare, from Old English feldefare, from feld (“field”) + ġefara (“traveler”); equivalent to field + fare.
Questions about saying fieldfare
How do you pronounce fieldfare?
Say FEELD-fair. The American pronunciation is /ˈfildfɛr/. In British English it is /ˈfiːldfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fieldfare?
Fieldfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEELD). Broken into parts: FEELD · fair.
Is fieldfare 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 /ˈfiːldfɛə/ (FEELD-fair).