How to pronounce "fez" in English
fɛz
FEZ
Primary stress: FEZ
Hear native speakers say fez in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “fez”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FEZ
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "fez" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "fez" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "fez" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "fez" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "fez is" sounds like "fez-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "fez" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Fez Ahmed Fez Fez sahab said that the strongest tool that each of us has at”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“well Fez these buttons it features the same intuitive user interface as the”— StanfordWatch clip
“indie game the movie fez was downloadable title for xbox 360 earlier”— WIREDWatch clip
“Fez captures the very essence of what is an Islamic city.”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“Boris Fez is also steadfastly pro-european but he's disappointed in macomb the German businessman sells enclosures for swimming pools his”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“in Fez Morocco is third largest city in 1962 at the age of 17 he went to Paris”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Fez Ahmed Fez Fez sahab said that the strongest tool that each of us has at
Hear it in context: “fez”
88 clipsThe English word “fez” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as fɛz (phonetic respelling: FEZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (FEZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “fez” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 88 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “fez” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Stanford, WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @25:01
“quite a few years ago now it's about 10 years ago it was based on the Poetry of Fez Ahmed Fez Fez sahab said that the strongest tool that each of us has at our disposal is our voice and we must use our voices judiciously we must use”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @22:18
“buttons just there the manual for this which I'm afraid didn't photocopy very well Fez these buttons it features the same intuitive user interface as the pumps I've just shown you okay let's put them side-by-side those buttons yes”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @4:32
“phil fish you may have seen this as the subject of the documentary indie game the movie fez was downloadable title for xbox 360 earlier in the year it is really graphically simple but conceptually just”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #4 · @0:52
“and culture of its early nomadic settlers. Fez captures the very essence of what is an Islamic city. When the city was first built, it was organized into a number of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:20
“believe in it fully and that means you have to stick to certain rules upon Boris Fez is also steadfastly pro-european but he's disappointed in macomb the German businessman sells enclosures for swimming pools his macomb the German businessman sells enclosures for swimming pools his”
Definition & Meaning: “fez”
- A felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, having a flat top with a tassel attached.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He was in his shirt, but he still wore his fez, as though he had gone to bed in it, which was probably the case.”
- “Fez Ahmed Fez Fez sahab said that the strongest tool that each of us has at”
- “well Fez these buttons it features the same intuitive user interface as the”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “fez”
- Pronunciation:
- FEZ
- Syllables:
- FEZ
- Primary stress:
- FEZ
- IPA:
- fɛz
- Hear it in context
- fez
Words that Rhyme with “fez”
-ɛzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"fez" (⁄fɛz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "fez" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about fez
How do you pronounce “fez”?
“fez” is pronounced ⁄fɛz⁄ (FEZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “fez”?
The primary stress in “fez” is on “FEZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “fez” mean?
A felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, having a flat top with a tassel attached.
How can I hear “fez” used in real sentences?
This page has 88 real-world video examples of “fez” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “fez”?
Single-syllable words like "fez" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "fez" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.