How to pronounce furdom
Say it like FUR-dum. Furdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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US American/ˈfɝdəm/FUR-dum
UK British/ˈfɜːdəm/FUR-dum
- FUR
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furdom 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.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furdom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-dum.
What does furdom mean?
noun
- The realm or sphere of furries.
Where does furdom come from?
From fur + -dom.
Questions about saying furdom
How do you pronounce furdom?
Say FUR-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝdəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furdom?
Furdom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · dum.
Is furdom 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 /ˈfɜːdəm/ (FUR-dum).