How to pronounce furnaces
Say it like FUR-nuhs-iz. Furnaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- nuhs
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furnaces 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.
- nuhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furnaces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-nuhs-iz.
What does furnaces mean?
- plural of furnace How to pronounce furnace
Questions about saying furnaces
How do you pronounce furnaces?
Say FUR-nuhs-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝˌnʌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːˌnʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furnaces?
Furnaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · nuhs · iz.
Is furnaces 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 /ˈfɜːˌnʌsɪz/ (FUR-nuhs-iz).