How to pronounce furnishings
Say it like FUR-nih-shingz. Furnishings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- nih
- shingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furnishings 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.
- shingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furnishings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-nih-shingz.
What does furnishings mean?
- plural of furnishing How to pronounce furnishing
- Furniture generally.
- The objects, other than furniture, that occupy an interior space.
- Accessories used with a dress.
Questions about saying furnishings
How do you pronounce furnishings?
Say FUR-nih-shingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝnɪʃɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːnɪʃɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furnishings?
Furnishings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · nih · shingz.
Is furnishings 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 /ˈfɜːnɪʃɪŋz/ (FUR-nih-shingz).