How to pronounce furfural
Say it like FUR-fyuh-ral. Furfural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- fyuh
- ral
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furfural 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.
- fyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ralGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of furfural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-fyuh-ral.
What does furfural mean?
- A heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of furan, obtained commercially from bran, with several industrial uses.
Where does furfural come from?
From Latin furfur (“bran”) + English -al (“aldehyde”).
Questions about saying furfural
How do you pronounce furfural?
Say FUR-fyuh-ral. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝfjəˌræl/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːfjəˌræl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furfural?
Furfural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · fyuh · ral.
Is furfural 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 /ˈfɜːfjəˌræl/ (FUR-fyuh-ral).