How to pronounce furthers
Say it like FUR-therz. Furthers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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US American/ˈfɝðɚz/FUR-therz
UK British/ˈfɜːðəz/FUR-thuz
- FUR
- therz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furthers 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.
- therzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of furthers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-thuz.
What does furthers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of further How to pronounce further
Questions about saying furthers
How do you pronounce furthers?
Say FUR-therz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furthers?
Furthers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · therz.
Is furthers 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 /ˈfɜːðəz/ (FUR-thuz).