How to pronounce furnishing
Say it like FUR-nih-shing. Furnishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- nih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furnishing 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furnishing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-nih-shing.
What does furnishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of furnish How to pronounce furnish
- Furniture, fittings, and other detachable accessories.
- A portion of longer hair within the coat of a dog, rabbit, etc.
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Questions about saying furnishing
How do you pronounce furnishing?
Say FUR-nih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝnɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːnɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furnishing?
Furnishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · nih · shing.
Is furnishing 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 /ˈfɜːnɪʃɪŋ/ (FUR-nih-shing).