How to pronounce pheasant
Say it like FEZ-unt. Pheasant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEZ).
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- FEZ
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pheasant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pheasant
American and British speakers say pheasant in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛzənt/ in the US and /ˈfɛzənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEZ-unt.
What does pheasant mean?
- A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.
- The meat of this bird, eaten as food.
Words that rhyme with pheasant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pheasant.
Questions about saying pheasant
How do you pronounce pheasant?
Say FEZ-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛzənt/. In British English it is /ˈfɛzənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pheasant?
Pheasant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEZ). Broken into parts: FEZ · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say pheasant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛzənt/ and the British form is /ˈfɛzənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.