How to Pronounce Furbishing

To pronounce "furbishing", say FURB-ish-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

FURB-ish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “furbishing”

"furbishing" has 3 syllables: furb-ish-ing. It rhymes with refurbishing, if that helps it stick.

What does furbishing mean?

verb

  1. To polish or burnish.
  2. To renovate or recondition.

noun

  1. The act by which something is furbished.

Synonyms

buffburnishpolishshinewax

Words that rhyme with furbishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refurbishing

Related words

burnishbuffflushfettlingfettlefurlingfirringfurring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "furbishing"?▾

"Furbishing" has 3 syllables: furb · ish · ing.

What does "furbishing" mean?▾

Furbishing: To polish or burnish.

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