How to pronounce fiercen
Say it like FEER-sun. Fiercen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
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- FEER
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiercen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fiercen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-sun.
What does fiercen mean?
- To make fierce.
- To become or grow fierce.
Where does fiercen come from?
From fierce + -en.
Questions about saying fiercen
How do you pronounce fiercen?
Say FEER-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrsən/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiercen?
Fiercen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · sun.
Is fiercen 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 /ˈfɪəsən/ (FEER-sun).