How to pronounce furtle
Say it like FUR-tul. Furtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furtle 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furtle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUR-tul.
What does furtle mean?
- A cursory examination of the contents or details of something.
- To gently delve; to probe or rummage tentatively.
Words that rhyme with furtle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of furtle.
Words that sound like furtle
Questions about saying furtle
How do you pronounce furtle?
Say FUR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝtəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furtle?
Furtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · tul.
Is furtle 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 /ˈfɜːtəl/ (FUR-tul).
What words sound the same as furtle?
Furtle sounds the same as fertile in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.