How to pronounce foumart
Say it like FOO-mert. Foumart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- mert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foumart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foumart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOO-mut.
What does foumart mean?
- A European polecat; a member of the Mustelidae family.
Where does foumart come from?
From Middle English fulmard, from Old English fūl (“foul”) + mearþ (“marten”), in reference to its offensive smell.
Questions about saying foumart
How do you pronounce foumart?
Say FOO-mert. The American pronunciation is /ˈfumərt/. In British English it is /ˈfuːmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foumart?
Foumart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · mert.
Is foumart 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 /ˈfuːmət/ (FOO-mut).