How to pronounce furmenty
Say it like FUR-mun-tee. Furmenty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- mun
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furmenty 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of furmenty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-mun-tee.
What does furmenty mean?
- Alternative form of frumenty.
Questions about saying furmenty
How do you pronounce furmenty?
Say FUR-mun-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmənti/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmənti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furmenty?
Furmenty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · mun · tee.
Is furmenty 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 /ˈfɜːmənti/ (FUR-mun-tee).