How to pronounce furrification
Say it like fuhr-ee-fih-KAY-shun. Furrification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- fuhr
- ee
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furrification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhrGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furrification
American and British speakers say furrification in essentially the same way: /ˌfʌrifɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌfʌrifɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuhr-ee-fih-KAY-shun.
What does furrification mean?
- The act or process of becoming a furry.
Where does furrification come from?
From furry + -fication.
Words that rhyme with furrification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furrification.
Questions about saying furrification
How do you pronounce furrification?
Say fuhr-ee-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌrifɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfʌrifɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furrification?
Furrification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: fuhr · ee · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say furrification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfʌrifɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌfʌrifɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.