How to Pronounce Feverish

To pronounce "feverish", say FEV-er-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “feverish

"feverish" has 3 syllables: fev-er-ish.

What does feverish mean?

adjective

  1. Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.

    The illness made him feverish, so they applied cold compresses.

  2. Filled with excess energy.

    He worked with feverish excitement.

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How many syllables are in "feverish"?

"Feverish" has 3 syllables: fev · er · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "feverish"?

The IPA transcription of "feverish" is /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/.

What does "feverish" mean?

Feverish: Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.

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