How to pronounce firry
Say it like FUR-ee. Firry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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US American/ˈfɝi/FUR-ee
UK British/ˈfɜːri/FUR-ree
- FUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of firry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-ree.
What does firry mean?
adjective
- Abounding in firs.
- Made of fir wood.
- Similar to fir
Where does firry come from?
From fir + -y.
Questions about saying firry
How do you pronounce firry?
Say FUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝi/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firry?
Firry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ee.
Is firry 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 /ˈfɜːri/ (FUR-ree).