How to pronounce fursuit
Say it like FUR-soot. Fursuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- soot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fursuit 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.
- sootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fursuit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-soot.
What does fursuit mean?
- An anthropomorphic animal costume used in the furry subculture.
- To wear a fursuit.
Where does fursuit come from?
From fur + suit.
Questions about saying fursuit
How do you pronounce fursuit?
Say FUR-soot. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝˌsut/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːˌsuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fursuit?
Fursuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · soot.
Is fursuit 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 /ˈfɜːˌsuːt/ (FUR-soot).