How to pronounce furious
Say it like FYUUR-ee-us. Furious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR).
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- FYUUR
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furious
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: FYOOR-reers.
What does furious mean?
- marked by extreme and violent energy“a ferocious beating”“fierce fighting”
- marked by extreme anger“the enraged bull attached”“furious about the accident”
- (of the elements) as if showing violent anger“angry clouds on the horizon”“furious winds”
Where does furious come from?
From Middle English furious, from Old French furieus, from Latin furiōsus.
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Words that rhyme with furious
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Questions about saying furious
How do you pronounce furious?
Say FYUUR-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjʊriəs/. In British English it is /ˈfjʊərɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furious?
Furious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: FYUUR · ee · us.
Is furious pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfjʊərɪəs/ (FYOOR-reers).