How to pronounce furphy
Say it like FUR-fee. Furphy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furphy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of furphy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-fee.
What does furphy mean?
- An erroneous or improbable story; also, a rumor.
Where does furphy come from?
Alternatively, it has been suggested that the word derives from news and rumors spread by soldiers operating Furphy carts collecting garbage and human waste in the Broadmeadows Camp in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1914, or shared bet
Words that rhyme with furphy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furphy.
Questions about saying furphy
How do you pronounce furphy?
Say FUR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝfi/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furphy?
Furphy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · fee.
Is furphy 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 /ˈfɜːfi/ (FUR-fee).