How to Pronounce Fastener

To pronounce "fastener", say FAST-en-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɐːsnɘ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɐːsnɘ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fastener”

"fastener" has 3 syllables: fast-en-er. It rhymes with asner and basner, if that helps it stick.

What does fastener mean?

noun

  1. Something or someone that fastens.
  2. Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.

Synonyms

clasp

Words that rhyme with fastener

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asnerbasnercasnerdrasnergasnergassnerglasnerglassnerkasnerkassnerkrasnerlassner

Related words

holdfastclasphasplatchpinboltpackagingdetent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fastener"?▾

"Fastener" has 3 syllables: fast · en · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "fastener"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fastener" is /ˈfɐːsnɘ/.

What does "fastener" mean?▾

Fastener: Something or someone that fastens.

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