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Furry Pronunciation

Furry is pronounced FUR-ee, IPA /ˈfɝi/.

FUR-ee

US /ˈfɝi/  ·  UK /ˈfɜːri/

Syllables: FUR · ee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

adjective: Covered in fur, or feeling soft to the touch like fur.

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Furry in a Sentence

  • A furry caterpillar crossed the path.
  • The lining is furry and far too warm.
  • Something small and furry was living under the shed.

Common Mispronunciations of Furry

Not FYOO-ree

Furry and fury are different words: the first is about fur and the second about rage.

Not fur-EE

Front weight, with a light ee to close on.

Tip: Furry, fairy and fiery are three separate words, and only furry has the vowel of her.

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