How to pronounce futures
Say it like FYOO-cherz. Futures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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US American/ˈfjutʃɚz/FYOO-cherz
UK British/ˈfjuːtʃəz/FYOO-chuz
- FYOO
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of futures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FYOO-chuz.
What does futures mean?
noun
- plural of future How to pronounce future
Questions about saying futures
How do you pronounce futures?
Say FYOO-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjutʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futures?
Futures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · cherz.
Is futures 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 /ˈfjuːtʃəz/ (FYOO-chuz).