How to Pronounce Ferret

To pronounce "ferret", say FERR-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛɹɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɛɹɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ferret”

"ferret" has 2 syllables: ferr-et. It rhymes with disparate and merit, if that helps it stick.

What does ferret mean?

noun

  1. An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
  2. The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.

verb

  1. To hunt game with ferrets.
  2. (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.

Words that rhyme with ferret

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparatemeritcarrotdemeritcaratinheritparrotgarretkaratkaretwherretterret

Related words

grubweaselfooteddelvepolecatferret-badgerfitch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ferret"?▾

"Ferret" has 2 syllables: ferr · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "ferret"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ferret" is /ˈfɛɹɪt/.

What does "ferret" mean?▾

Ferret: An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

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