How to pronounce firming
Say it like FUR-ming. Firming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɝmɪŋ/FUR-ming
UK British/ˈfɜːmɪŋ/FUR-ming
- FUR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of firming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-ming.
What does firming mean?
adjective
- Of beauty products, intended to make the skin firmer.
- present participle and gerund of firm How to pronounce firm
Words that rhyme with firming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of firming.
Questions about saying firming
How do you pronounce firming?
Say FUR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firming?
Firming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ming.
Is firming 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 /ˈfɜːmɪŋ/ (FUR-ming).