How to Pronounce "federals"
word
ˈfɛdɝəɫz/, /ˈfɛdɹəɫz
FED-er-uhlz
fˈɛdəɹəlz
FED-uh-ruhlz
Definition
'Federals' usually refers to officers, agents, or soldiers working for a federal (national) government, especially federal law enforcement in the United States. It can also refer to government supporters in certain historical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛdɝəɫz/, /ˈfɛdɹəɫz
British English
fˈɛdəɹəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FED-er-uhlz
UK
FED-uh-ruhlz
Listen in Context
The federals arrived at the scene to investigate.
Many people are afraid of the federals.
The criminals tried to escape the federals.
Once the federals show up, you know things are serious.