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