How to pronounce firmed
Say it like FURMD. Firmed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɝmd/FURMD
UK British/fɜːmd/FURMD
- FURMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firmed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of firmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURMD.
What does firmed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of firm How to pronounce firm
Questions about saying firmed
How do you pronounce firmed?
Say FURMD. The American pronunciation is /fɝmd/. In British English it is /fɜːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firmed?
Firmed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURMD.
Is firmed 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 /fɜːmd/ (FURMD).