How to Pronounce "federal"
word
/ˈfɛdɝəɫ/
FE-duh-ruhl
/fˈɛdəɹəl/
FE-duh-ruhl
Definition
Related to a system in which power is shared between a central national government and smaller political units such as states. It can also refer more specifically to the national government itself in countries with that system.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɛdɝəɫ/
British English
/fˈɛdəɹəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FE-duh-ruhl
UK
FE-duh-ruhl
Listen in Context
The federal government announced a new plan.
This case is in federal court.
They work for a federal agency.
The issue is now being handled at the federal level.