How to Pronounce Ferments

To pronounce "ferments", say FERM-ents — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FERM-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “ferments”

"ferments" has 2 syllables: ferm-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

What does ferments mean?

noun

  1. Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
  2. A state of agitation or of turbulent change.

verb

  1. To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
  2. To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.

Words that rhyme with ferments

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lamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsdissentstormentscontentsrents

Related words

zymosisfermentationzymolysissourturnunrestagitationyeasts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ferments"?▾

"Ferments" has 2 syllables: ferm · ents.

What does "ferments" mean?▾

Ferments: Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

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