Etymology

fahren ‎(“drive/ride”) +‎ Rad ‎(“wheel”). Compare Dutch rijwiel

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfaːɐ̯ʁa(ː)t/ (standard)
• IPA^(key): /ˈfaʁat/ (chiefly western Germany)
• Hyphenation: Fahr‧rad