How to Pronounce “Ferrari”
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- American (US)
- /fəˈɹɑɹi/
- British (UK)
- /fəˈɹɑːɹi/
- Australian (AU)
- /fəˈɹɐːɹi/
What “Ferrari” means
proper noun — An Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Ferrari” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /fəˈɹɑɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /fəˈɹɑɹi/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Ferrari" mean?
Ferrari (proper noun): An Italian luxury sports car manufacturer founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939.
How do you pronounce "Ferrari" in American vs British English?
American English: /fəˈɹɑɹi/. British English: /fəˈɹɑːɹi/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Ferrari"?
/fəˈɹɑɹi/ in American English, /fəˈɹɑːɹi/ in British English, /fəˈɹɐːɹi/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Ferrari"?
“Ferrari” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /fəˈɹɑɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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