How to pronounce underfurred
Say it like UHN-der-furd. Underfurred has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- furd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfurred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- furdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of underfurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-furd.
What does underfurred mean?
- Having a layer of underfur.
Where does underfurred come from?
From underfur + -ed.
Questions about saying underfurred
How do you pronounce underfurred?
Say UHN-der-furd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərfɝd/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəfɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfurred?
Underfurred has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · furd.
Is underfurred 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 /ˈʌndəfɜːd/ (UHN-duh-furd).