How to pronounce furan
Say it like FYUUR-an. Furan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR).
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- FYUUR
- an
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of furan
American and British speakers say furan in essentially the same way: /ˈfjʊræn/ in the US and /ˈfjʊəræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOOR-an.
What does furan mean?
- Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms, two double bonds and an oxygen atom; especially the simplest one, C₄H₄O.
Where does furan come from?
From furfural + -an.
Questions about saying furan
How do you pronounce furan?
Say FYUUR-an. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjʊræn/. In British English it is /ˈfjʊəræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furan?
Furan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: FYUUR · an.
Do Americans and Brits say furan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjʊræn/ and the British form is /ˈfjʊəræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.