How to pronounce furriery
Say it like FUR-ee-uh-ree. Furriery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- ee
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furriery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of furriery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-ee-uh-ree.
What does furriery mean?
- Furs in general.
- The business of a furrier; the fur trade.“hide unfit for furriery”
Questions about saying furriery
How do you pronounce furriery?
Say FUR-ee-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝiəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːiəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furriery?
Furriery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ee · uh · ree.
Is furriery 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 /ˈfɜːiəri/ (FUR-ee-uh-ree).