How to Pronounce "fern"
word
/ˈfɝn/
furn
/fˈɜːn/
furn
Definition
A fern is a green plant with feathery leaves that reproduces using spores, not flowers or seeds. Ferns often grow in shady, moist areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɝn/
British English
/fˈɜːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
furn
UK
furn
Listen in Context
There is a fern in the corner of our living room.
A fern needs water and shade to grow well.
I found a wild fern in the forest.
My grandmother loves having ferns on her porch because they're easy to care for.