How to pronounce furst
Say it like FURST. Furst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of furst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURST.
What does furst mean?
- Eye dialect spelling of first.
- Eye dialect spelling of first.
Words that rhyme with furst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furst.
Words that sound like furst
Questions about saying furst
How do you pronounce furst?
Say FURST. The American pronunciation is /fɝst/. In British English it is /fɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furst?
Furst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURST.
Is furst 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 /fɜːst/ (FURST).
What words sound the same as furst?
Furst sounds the same as first in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.