How to pronounce firkins
Say it like FUR-kinz. Firkins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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US American/ˈfɝkɪnz/FUR-kinz
UK British/ˈfɜːkɪnz/FUR-kinz
- FUR
- kinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firkins 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.
- kinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firkins
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-kinz.
What does firkins mean?
noun
- plural of firkin How to pronounce firkin
Questions about saying firkins
How do you pronounce firkins?
Say FUR-kinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝkɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːkɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firkins?
Firkins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · kinz.
Is firkins 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 /ˈfɜːkɪnz/ (FUR-kinz).