How to pronounce furbished
Say it like FUR-bisht. Furbished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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US American/ˈfɝbɪʃt/FUR-bisht
UK British/ˈfɜːbɪʃt/FUR-bisht
- FUR
- bisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furbished 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.
- bishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furbished
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-bisht.
What does furbished mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of furbish How to pronounce furbish
- Polished, burnished.
- Reconditioned.
Questions about saying furbished
How do you pronounce furbished?
Say FUR-bisht. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝbɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːbɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furbished?
Furbished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · bisht.
Is furbished 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 /ˈfɜːbɪʃt/ (FUR-bisht).