How to Pronounce Ferry

To pronounce "ferry", say FERRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɛɹɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈfɛɹɪ/

IPA

"ferry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fairy, fairey — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.

verb

To carry; transport; convey.
“Trucks plowed through the water to ferry flood victims to safety.”
To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.
“Being a good waiter takes more than the ability to ferry plates of food around a restaurant.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "ferry"?▾

"Ferry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ferry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ferry" is /ˈfɛɹɪ/.

What does "ferry" mean?▾

Ferry: A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

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