How to Pronounce "ferret"
word
/ˈfɛɹət/
FAIR-uht
/fˈɛɹɪt/
FER-it
Definition
A small, slender animal related to the weasel, often kept as a pet. As a verb, it means to search for something in a determined or thorough way, especially to reveal hidden facts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɛɹət/
British English
/fˈɛɹɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAIR-uht
UK
FER-it
Listen in Context
A ferret is a playful pet.
Can I hold your ferret?
She used a flashlight to ferret out the keys under the sofa.
Reporters tried to ferret out the truth behind the story.