How to Pronounce Fetid

To pronounce "fetid", say FET-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfɛtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fetid”

"fetid" has 2 syllables: fet-id. It rhymes with indebted and vetted, if that helps it stick.

What does fetid mean?

noun

  1. The foul-smelling asafoetida plant, or its extracts.

adjective

  1. Foul-smelling, stinking.

    “I caught the fetid odor of dirty socks.”

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Words that rhyme with fetid

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indebtedvettedfrettedrettedabettedwhettednettedlettedpettedsilhouettedthreatedsweated

Related words

foetidstinkingfoul-smellingsmellymalodorousputridfoulnoisome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fetid"?▾

"Fetid" has 2 syllables: fet · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "fetid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fetid" is /ˈfɛtɪd/.

What does "fetid" mean?▾

Fetid: The foul-smelling asafoetida plant, or its extracts.

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