How to pronounce furcate
Say it like FUR-kayt. Furcate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furcate 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.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of furcate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-kayt.
What does furcate mean?
- Forked, branched; divided at one end into parts.
- To fork or branch out.
Where does furcate come from?
The verb was formed by metanalysis or as if from Latin furcō (“to fork”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying furcate
How do you pronounce furcate?
Say FUR-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furcate?
Furcate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · kayt.
Is furcate 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 /ˈfɜːkeɪt/ (FUR-kayt).