How to Pronounce Furnishing

To pronounce "furnishing", say FURN-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

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Letters

FURN-ish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “furnishing”

"furnishing" has 3 syllables: furn-ish-ing. It rhymes with burnishing, if that helps it stick.

What does furnishing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) Furniture, fittings, and other detachable accessories.
  2. (of an animal, in the plural) A portion of longer hair within the coat of a dog, rabbit, etc.

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Words that rhyme with furnishing

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burnishing

Related words

supplyrenderprovidefurnishingsfurnitureequipmentequippingdecoration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "furnishing"?▾

"Furnishing" has 3 syllables: furn · ish · ing.

What does "furnishing" mean?▾

Furnishing: To provide a place with furniture, or other equipment.

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