How to Pronounce Ferrets

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

FERR-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “ferrets”

"ferrets" has 2 syllables: ferr-ets. It rhymes with merits and inherits, if that helps it stick.

What does ferrets 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.

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Words that rhyme with ferrets

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meritsinheritsparrotscarrotscaratsdemeritsgarrets

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ferrets"?▾

"Ferrets" has 2 syllables: ferr · ets.

What does "ferrets" mean?▾

Ferrets: 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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