How to pronounce furtherance
Say it like FUR-ther-uns. Furtherance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- ther
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furtherance 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.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furtherance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-thuh-runs.
What does furtherance mean?
- The act of furthering or helping forward; assistance towards something desired.
Where does furtherance come from?
From further + -ance.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying furtherance
How do you pronounce furtherance?
Say FUR-ther-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝðɚəns/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːðərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furtherance?
Furtherance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ther · uns.
Is furtherance 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 /ˈfɜːðərəns/ (FUR-thuh-runs).