How to pronounce firmhearted
Say it like FURM-har-tid. Firmhearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FURM).
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- FURM
- har
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firmhearted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- harKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firmhearted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURM-hah-tid.
What does firmhearted mean?
- Resolute.
Where does firmhearted come from?
From firm + hearted.
Questions about saying firmhearted
How do you pronounce firmhearted?
Say FURM-har-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmhɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmhɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firmhearted?
Firmhearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FURM). Broken into parts: FURM · har · tid.
Is firmhearted 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 /ˈfɜːmhɑːtɪd/ (FURM-hah-tid).