How to pronounce furrier
Say it like FUR-ee-er. Furrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furrier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furrier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUHR-ee-uh.
What does furrier mean?
- A person who sells, makes, repairs, alters, cleans, or otherwise deals in pelts or in clothing made of fur.
- comparative form of furry: more furry How to pronounce furry
Where does furrier come from?
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French forreor, from fourrer (“to line or trim with fur”).
Questions about saying furrier
How do you pronounce furrier?
Say FUR-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝiər/. In British English it is /ˈfʌriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furrier?
Furrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ee · er.
Is furrier 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 /ˈfʌriə/ (FUHR-ee-uh).