How to pronounce pharaohs
Say it like FER-ohz. Pharaohs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharaohs 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pharaohs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAIR-rohz.
Other ways to say pharaohs
Pharaohs also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FAY-rohz /ˈfeɪroʊz/
What does pharaohs mean?
- plural of pharaoh How to pronounce pharaoh
Words that rhyme with pharaohs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharaohs.
Questions about saying pharaohs
How do you pronounce pharaohs?
Say FER-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛərəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharaohs?
Pharaohs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ohz.
Is pharaohs 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 /ˈfɛərəʊz/ (FAIR-rohz).