How to pronounce furor
Say it like FYUUR-or. Furor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR).
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- FYUUR
- or
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of furor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FYOOR-aw.
What does furor mean?
- A general uproar or commotion.
- Violent anger or frenzy.“The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom.”
- A state of intense excitement.“The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists.”
Where does furor come from?
From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).
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Words that rhyme with furor
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Questions about saying furor
How do you pronounce furor?
Say FYUUR-or. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjʊˌroʊr/. In British English it is /ˈfjʊərɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furor?
Furor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: FYUUR · or.
Is furor 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 /ˈfjʊərɔː/ (FYOOR-aw).