How to pronounce furiously
Say it like FYUUR-ee-uh-slee. Furiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR).
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- FYUUR
- ee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furiously 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of furiously
American and British speakers say furiously in essentially the same way: /ˈfjʊriəsli/ in the US and /ˈfjʊriəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYUUR-ee-uh-slee.
What does furiously mean?
- In a furious manner; angrily.“He glared furiously at the offender.”
- Quickly; frantically; with great effort or speed.“He tried furiously to get it to work before the deadline.”
- Intensely, as with embarrassment.
Where does furiously come from?
From Middle English furiously; equivalent to furious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with furiously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furiously.
Questions about saying furiously
How do you pronounce furiously?
Say FYUUR-ee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjʊriəsli/. In British English it is /ˈfjʊriəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furiously?
Furiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: FYUUR · ee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say furiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjʊriəsli/ and the British form is /ˈfjʊriəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.