How to Pronounce Fertilizer

To pronounce "fertilizer", say FERT-il-iz-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fertilizer”

"fertilizer" has 4 syllables: fert-il-iz-er. It rhymes with advisor and supervisor, if that helps it stick.

What does fertilizer mean?

noun

  1. A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
  2. A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

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Words that rhyme with fertilizer

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advisorsupervisorwomanizerriseradvisersynthesizerincisorappetizerpolarizerstabilizergeyserorganizer

Related words

compostfertilisermanurecropnutrientsoilfeedermarl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fertilizer"?▾

"Fertilizer" has 4 syllables: fert · il · iz · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "fertilizer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fertilizer" is /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/.

What does "fertilizer" mean?▾

Fertilizer: A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

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