How to pronounce firkin
Say it like FUR-kin. Firkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firkin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firkin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-kin.
What does firkin mean?
- A varying measure of capacity, usually being a quarter of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
- A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc.
- A measurement for the mass of butter, equalling 56 pounds.
Where does firkin come from?
From Middle Dutch *vierdekijn, diminutive of vierde (“fourth”), from vier (“four”); equivalent to fourth + -kin.
Words that rhyme with firkin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of firkin.
Questions about saying firkin
How do you pronounce firkin?
Say FUR-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firkin?
Firkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · kin.
Is firkin 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 /ˈfɜːkɪn/ (FUR-kin).