How to pronounce furgonomics
Say it like fur-guh-NOM-iks. Furgonomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- fur
- guh
- NOM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furgonomics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- furGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furgonomics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fur-guh-NOM-iks.
What does furgonomics mean?
- Ergonomics as it applies to furries; the design of equipment and objects in order to accommodate anthropomorphic animals.
Where does furgonomics come from?
Blend of fur + ergonomics.
Words that rhyme with furgonomics
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Questions about saying furgonomics
How do you pronounce furgonomics?
Say fur-guh-NOM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌfɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furgonomics?
Furgonomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: fur · guh · NOM · iks.
Is furgonomics 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 /ˌfɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ (fur-guh-NOM-iks).