How to pronounce furred
Say it like FURD. Furred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɝd/FURD
UK British/fɜːd/FURD
- FURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of furred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURD.
What does furred mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of fur How to pronounce fur
- Having fur.
- Made with fur.
- Having a covering of thin, soft, short hair.
Words that rhyme with furred
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Questions about saying furred
How do you pronounce furred?
Say FURD. The American pronunciation is /fɝd/. In British English it is /fɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furred?
Furred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURD.
Is furred 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 /fɜːd/ (FURD).