How to Pronounce Fenugreek

To pronounce "fenugreek", say FEN-ugr-eek — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fenugreek”

"fenugreek" has 3 syllables: fen-ugr-eek. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

What does fenugreek mean?

noun

  1. Any of the species leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, eaten as a vegetable and with seeds used as a spice.
  2. The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).

Synonyms

methi

Words that rhyme with fenugreek

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

methifennelgramfennel-flowerlegumeanise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fenugreek"?▾

"Fenugreek" has 3 syllables: fen · ugr · eek.

What is the IPA transcription of "fenugreek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fenugreek" is /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/.

What does "fenugreek" mean?▾

Fenugreek: Any of the species leguminous plant, Trigonella foenum-graecum, eaten as a vegetable and with seeds used as a spice.

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