How to pronounce fermeture
Say it like FUR-muh-cher. Fermeture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- muh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermeture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fermeture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-muh-tyuh.
What does fermeture mean?
- The mechanism for closing the breech of a breech-loading firearm, in artillery consisting principally of the breechblock, obturator, and carrier ring.
Where does fermeture come from?
Borrowed from French fermeture.
Questions about saying fermeture
How do you pronounce fermeture?
Say FUR-muh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmətjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermeture?
Fermeture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · muh · cher.
Is fermeture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɜːmətjə/ (FUR-muh-tyuh).