How to pronounce furcal
Say it like FUR-kul. Furcal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furcal 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furcal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-kul.
What does furcal mean?
- Forked.
Where does furcal come from?
From Latin furca (“fork”) + -al.
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Words that rhyme with furcal
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Questions about saying furcal
How do you pronounce furcal?
Say FUR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furcal?
Furcal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · kul.
Is furcal 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 /ˈfɜːkəl/ (FUR-kul).