How to pronounce fershur
Say it like fer-SHUR. Fershur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUR).
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- fer
- SHUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fershur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of fershur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-SHUR.
What does fershur mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of for sure.
Words that rhyme with fershur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fershur.
Questions about saying fershur
How do you pronounce fershur?
Say fer-SHUR. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈʃɝ/. In British English it is /fəˈʃɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fershur?
Fershur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUR). Broken into parts: fer · SHUR.
Is fershur 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 /fəˈʃɜː/ (fuh-SHUR).