How to pronounce furthering
Say it like FUR-thuh-ring. Furthering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- thuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furthering 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of furthering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-thuh-ring.
What does furthering mean?
- present participle and gerund of further How to pronounce further
- The act by which something is furthered; furtherance.
Questions about saying furthering
How do you pronounce furthering?
Say FUR-thuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furthering?
Furthering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · thuh · ring.
Is furthering 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 /ˈfɜːðərɪŋ/ (FUR-thuh-ring).