How to pronounce furmity
Say it like FUR-mih-tee. Furmity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- mih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furmity 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of furmity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUR-mih-tee.
What does furmity mean?
- Alternative form of frumenty.
Questions about saying furmity
How do you pronounce furmity?
Say FUR-mih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmɪti/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furmity?
Furmity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · mih · tee.
Is furmity 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 /ˈfɜːmɪti/ (FUR-mih-tee).