How to pronounce furthermore
Say it like FUR-ther-mor. Furthermore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- ther
- mor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furthermore 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.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of furthermore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-thuh-maw.
What does furthermore mean?
- in addition“computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improving”“the cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there”
Where does furthermore come from?
From Middle English furthermore, forthermore, forthermar (also as forther mo), equivalent to further + -more.
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Questions about saying furthermore
How do you pronounce furthermore?
Say FUR-ther-mor. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝðɚˌmɔr/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furthermore?
Furthermore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · ther · mor.
Is furthermore 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 /ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː/ (FUR-thuh-maw).