How to pronounce furore
Say it like FYUUR-or. Furore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce furore. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FYUUR
- or
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furore 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 furore
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fyuh-RAW-ree.
What does furore mean?
- Alternative form of furor.
Where does furore come from?
Borrowed from Italian furore, from Latin furor.
Words that rhyme with furore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furore.
Words that sound like furore
Questions about saying furore
How do you pronounce furore?
Say FYUUR-or. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjʊˌroʊr/. In British English it is /fjʊˈrɔːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furore?
Furore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: FYUUR · or.
Is furore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /fjʊˈrɔːri/ (fyuh-RAW-ree).
What words sound the same as furore?
Furore sounds the same as furor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.