How to Pronounce Featherbed

To pronounce "featherbed", say FEATH-erb-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

FEATH-erb-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “featherbed”

"featherbed" has 3 syllables: feath-erb-ed. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does featherbed mean?

noun

  1. A mattress stuffed with feathers.
  2. (Dartmoor) A bog covered by a layer of moss, presenting a hazard to walkers.

verb

  1. To treat someone with excessive indulgence; to pamper, cosset or mollycoddle.

Words that rhyme with featherbed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

cockerspoilbabycossetcoddlemollycoddlepamperindulge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "featherbed"?▾

"Featherbed" has 3 syllables: feath · erb · ed.

What does "featherbed" mean?▾

Featherbed: A mattress stuffed with feathers.

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