How to pronounce fomenter
Say it like foh-MEN-ter. Fomenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- foh
- MEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fomenter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fomenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-MEN-tuh.
What does fomenter mean?
- One who incites or promotes.
Where does fomenter come from?
From foment + -er.
Words that rhyme with fomenter
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Questions about saying fomenter
How do you pronounce fomenter?
Say foh-MEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /foʊˈmɛntɚ/. In British English it is /fəʊˈmɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fomenter?
Fomenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: foh · MEN · ter.
Is fomenter 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 /fəʊˈmɛntə/ (foh-MEN-tuh).