How to pronounce furry
Say it like FUR-ree. Furry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of furry
American and British speakers say furry in essentially the same way: /ˈfɜri/ in the US and /ˈfɜːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUR-ree.
What does furry mean?
- covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs“furred animals”“a furry teddy bear”
Where does furry come from?
From fur + -y.
Words that rhyme with furry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furry.
Questions about saying furry
How do you pronounce furry?
Say FUR-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɜri/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furry?
Furry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say furry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɜri/ and the British form is /ˈfɜːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.