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ferries
verb
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Divide ferries into syllables:

fer · ries

How to pronounce ferries:

Definition of ferries:

ferries (verb):
to carry by boat over a body of water

Synonyms for ferries:

carriesbringsshipstotes

Other 2-syllable words like ferries

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like ferries does.

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  • fiat
  • fibrous
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  • fiesta
  • figured
  • figures
  • fiji
  • fillet
  • fingers
  • finley
  • firy
  • fischer
  • fission
  • fistful
  • fitter
  • fizzes
  • fizzy
  • flanders
  • … more
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