How to Pronounce "ferret out"
expression
FAIR-it OWT
FERR-it OWT
Definition
To search hard for something that is hidden or difficult to find, especially information or the truth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɛɹət/ /ˈaʊt
British English
fˈɛɹɪt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAIR-it OWT
UK
FERR-it OWT
Listen in Context
The detective will ferret out the truth.
She tried to ferret out the answer to the puzzle.
Can you ferret out the missing document?
Reporters worked overnight to ferret out details about the scandal.