How to pronounce furs
Say it like FURZ. Furs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɝz/FURZ
UK British/fɜːz/FURZ
- FURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furs pronunciation, sound by sound
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- FURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of furs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURZ.
What does furs mean?
noun
- plural of fur How to pronounce fur
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fur How to pronounce fur
Words that rhyme with furs
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Questions about saying furs
How do you pronounce furs?
Say FURZ. The American pronunciation is /fɝz/. In British English it is /fɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furs?
Furs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURZ.
Is furs 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 /fɜːz/ (FURZ).