How to Pronounce Furnish

To pronounce "furnish", say FURN-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɜːnɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “furnish”

"furnish" has 2 syllables: furn-ish. It rhymes with burnish, if that helps it stick.

What does furnish mean?

noun

  1. Material used to create an engineered product.

verb

  1. To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.
  2. To supply or give (something).

Words that rhyme with furnish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

burnish

Related words

supplyrenderprovidedeliveringmakeputproduceprovision

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "furnish"?▾

"Furnish" has 2 syllables: furn · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "furnish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "furnish" is /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/.

What does "furnish" mean?▾

Furnish: Material used to create an engineered product.

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