English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fennel Pronunciation
Fennel is pronounced FE-nuhl, IPA /ˈfɛnəl/.
FE-nuhl
US /ˈfɛnəl/ · UK /ˈfɛnəl/
Syllables: FE · nuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A plant with feathery leaves and a swollen base, used as a herb and a vegetable.
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Fennel in a Sentence
- Slice the fennel thinly and roast it with lemon.
- Fennel seeds go into the sausage mix.
- A clump of wild fennel grows by the gate.
Common Mispronunciations of Fennel
Not fe-NEL
Weight belongs to the opening, and the second beat is a weak nuhl leaning on the l.
Not FEE-nuhl
The first vowel is short, as in pen, with none of the length of final.
Tip: Finocchio is the Italian name for the same vegetable, which is why Italian menus can look unfamiliar.
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