How to pronounce pharaoh
Say it like FER-oh. Pharaoh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharaoh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pharaoh
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAIR-roh.
Other ways to say pharaoh
Pharaoh also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FAY-roh /ˈfeɪroʊ/
What does pharaoh mean?
- The card game faro.
Words that rhyme with pharaoh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharaoh.
Words that sound like pharaoh
Questions about saying pharaoh
How do you pronounce pharaoh?
Say FER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharaoh?
Pharaoh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · oh.
Is pharaoh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfɛərəʊ/ (FAIR-roh).
What words sound the same as pharaoh?
Pharaoh sounds the same as faro, farrow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.