How to pronounce firms
Say it like FURMZ. Firms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of firms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURMZ.
What does firms mean?
- plural of firm How to pronounce firm
- third-person singular simple present indicative of firm How to pronounce firm
Words that sound like firms
- firm's
Questions about saying firms
How do you pronounce firms?
Say FURMZ. The American pronunciation is /fɝmz/. In British English it is /fɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firms?
Firms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURMZ.
Is firms 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 /fɜːmz/ (FURMZ).
What words sound the same as firms?
Firms sounds the same as firm's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.