English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Ferdinand Pronunciation
Ferdinand is pronounced FUR-di-nand, IPA /ˈfɝdɪˌnæn/.
FUR-di-nand
US /ˈfɝdɪˌnæn/
Syllables: FUR · di · nand (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: A boys' name carried by several Spanish and Austrian rulers.
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Ferdinand in a Sentence
- Ferdinand of Aragon married Isabella of Castile.
- Our neighbour's dog is called Ferdinand.
- Ferdinand signed the treaty in 1516.
Common Mispronunciations of Ferdinand
Not fer-di-NAND
Front stress, and the two beats after FUR get quieter in turn.
Not FAIR-di-nand
That opening er sounds like the word fur.
Tip: The Spanish Fernando and the German Ferdinand are the same name.
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