How to pronounce furbishing
Say it like FUR-bih-shing. Furbishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- bih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furbishing 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furbishing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-bih-shing.
What does furbishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of furbish How to pronounce furbish
- The act by which something is furbished.
Questions about saying furbishing
How do you pronounce furbishing?
Say FUR-bih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝbɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furbishing?
Furbishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · bih · shing.
Is furbishing 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 /ˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ/ (FUR-bih-shing).