How to pronounce fjords
Say it like FYORDZ. Fjords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fjords pronunciation, sound by sound
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- FYORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fjords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FYAWDZ.
What does fjords mean?
- plural of fjord How to pronounce fjord
Words that rhyme with fjords
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Questions about saying fjords
How do you pronounce fjords?
Say FYORDZ. The American pronunciation is /fjɔrdz/. In British English it is /fjɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fjords?
Fjords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYORDZ.
Is fjords 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 /fjɔːdz/ (FYAWDZ).