How to Pronounce Fairy

To pronounce "fairy", say FAIRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfɛə̯ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fairy”

"fairy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ferry, fairey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fairy mean?

noun

  1. The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.
  2. A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.

adjective

  1. Like a fairy; fanciful, whimsical, delicate.

Synonyms

fagfaggotpoofqueenfaefayfeygoblin

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Words that rhyme with fairy

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

faeriefaeryspritepoovequeerpoufpoofpansy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fairy"?▾

"Fairy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fairy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fairy" is /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/.

What does "fairy" mean?▾

Fairy: The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.

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