For curious minds ages 3–12

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Ferry

/ˈferi/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Ferry

noun

Meaning: The big boat that carries people across water.

Full meaning: A boat that carries passengers across water.

Phonics sounds: f-e-rr-y — blend them together!

Example: “We took the ferry to Pulau Ubin.”

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Category: transport · Frequency rank: 60 (smaller = more common)