How to Pronounce “Furniture”
Furniture is pronounced as /ˈfɜrnɪtʃər/. Here’s a breakdown of the pronunciation:
- The “fur” sound is pronounced like the word “fur” (/fɜr/), with a short and unstressed vowel sound.
- The “ni” sound is pronounced like the word “knee” (/ni:/), with a long and stressed vowel sound.
- The “ture” sound is pronounced like the word “sure” (/ʃər/).
To summarize, pronounce “furniture” as “fur-ni-chər”. Pay attention to stressing the “ni” syllable and pronouncing the final “ure” sound like “sure”.
Pronouncing this word correctly will help you communicate effectively when talking about different types of furniture.