How to pronounce tofurkey
Say it like toh-FUR-kee. Tofurkey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- toh
- FUR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tofurkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tofurkey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-FUR-kee.
What does tofurkey mean?
- A meat substitute resembling turkey, usually made from tofu.
Where does tofurkey come from?
Blend of tofu + turkey.
Words that rhyme with tofurkey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tofurkey.
Questions about saying tofurkey
How do you pronounce tofurkey?
Say toh-FUR-kee. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈfɝki/. In British English it is /təʊˈfɜːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tofurkey?
Tofurkey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: toh · FUR · kee.
Is tofurkey 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 /təʊˈfɜːki/ (toh-FUR-kee).