How to Pronounce Farewell

To pronounce "farewell", say FAR-ew-ell — 3 syllables, IPA /fɛəˈwɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/fɛəˈwɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “farewell”

"farewell" has 3 syllables: far-ew-ell. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

What does farewell mean?

noun

  1. A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure
  2. A departure; the act of leaving

verb

  1. To bid farewell or say goodbye.

adjective

  1. Parting, valedictory, final.

    “a farewell discourse;  the band's farewell tour”

Synonyms

adieugoodbye

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Words that rhyme with farewell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

leave-takingvaledictoryleavepartingexauguralgoodbyeadieubye-bye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "farewell"?▾

"Farewell" has 3 syllables: far · ew · ell.

What is the IPA transcription of "farewell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "farewell" is /fɛəˈwɛl/.

What does "farewell" mean?▾

Farewell: A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure

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