How to Pronounce Furbelow

To pronounce "furbelow", say FURB-el-ow — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfəː.bə.ləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfəː.bə.ləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “furbelow”

"furbelow" has 3 syllables: furb-el-ow.

What does furbelow mean?

noun

  1. A frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc.
  2. A small, showy ornamentation.

verb

  1. To adorn with a furbelow; to ornament.

Related words

rufflefrillflouncefrisletflouncingfrufrufurbisherfrizzle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "furbelow"?▾

"Furbelow" has 3 syllables: furb · el · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "furbelow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "furbelow" is /ˈfəː.bə.ləʊ/.

What does "furbelow" mean?▾

Furbelow: A frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc.

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