How to Pronounce Feral

To pronounce "feral", say FER-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈfɛɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “feral”

"feral" has 2 syllables: fer-al. It rhymes with peril and apparel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: farrel, ferol — easy to mix up when writing.

What does feral mean?

noun

  1. A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.
  2. A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.

adjective

  1. Wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild.
  2. (of a person) Contemptible, unruly, misbehaved.

Words that rhyme with feral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perilapparelsterilebarrelimperilcarolcarrollerolsterolburelscleralcheryl

Related words

savageuntamedwildbrutalviciousbarbaricfierceferocious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "feral"?▾

"Feral" has 2 syllables: fer · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "feral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "feral" is /ˈfɛɹəl/.

What does "feral" mean?▾

Feral: A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.

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