English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fur Pronunciation
Fur is pronounced FUR, IPA /ˈfɝ/.
FUR
US /ˈfɝ/ · UK /ˈfɜː/
Syllables: FUR (1 syllable)
noun: The soft thick hair covering many mammals, or a garment made from it.
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Fur in a Sentence
- The cat's fur was matted along one side.
- She inherited a fur coat and never wore it.
- Fur traders built the first post on this bend.
Common Mispronunciations of Fur
Not FOOR
This vowel is central and unrounded, the one in her, with no oo anywhere near it.
Not FUH-ruh
One beat only, and British speakers simply lengthen the vowel where Americans sound the r.
Tip: To make the fur fly is to start a row, and the phrase comes from dog fighting.
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