How to pronounce furuncle
Say it like FYUUR-uhng-kul. Furuncle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR).
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- FYUUR
- uhng
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Furuncle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of furuncle
American and British speakers say furuncle in essentially the same way: /ˈfjʊˌrʌŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOOR-ung-kul.
What does furuncle mean?
- A boil or infected, inflamed, pus-filled sore.
Where does furuncle come from?
Late Middle English, borrowed from Latin fūrunculus (“a petty thief, pilferer; a pointed burning sore, boil”), diminutive of fūr (“a thief”).
Questions about saying furuncle
How do you pronounce furuncle?
Say FYUUR-uhng-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjʊˌrʌŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in furuncle?
Furuncle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYUUR). Broken into parts: FYUUR · uhng · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say furuncle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjʊˌrʌŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.