How to pronounce furthest
Say it like FUR-thust. Furthest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- thust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furthest 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.
- thustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furthest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-thist.
What does furthest mean?
- superlative form of far: most far How to pronounce far
- Most distant in time, space or degree.“The furthest known galaxy is about 13 billion light years from Earth.”
- To, at or over the greatest distance in space, time or other extent.
- To the greatest degree or extent.
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Questions about saying furthest
How do you pronounce furthest?
Say FUR-thust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝθəst/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːðɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furthest?
Furthest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · thust.
Is furthest 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 /ˈfɜːðɪst/ (FUR-thist).