How to pronounce furnace
Say it like FUR-nus. Furnace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furnace 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furnace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-nis.
What does furnace mean?
- an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
Where does furnace come from?
Inherited from Middle English forneys, borrowed from Old French fornais, from Latin fornāx.
Questions about saying furnace
How do you pronounce furnace?
Say FUR-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furnace?
Furnace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · nus.
Is furnace 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 /ˈfɜːnɪs/ (FUR-nis).