How to Pronounce Furniture

To pronounce "furniture", say FURN-it-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfɝnɪtʃɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɝnɪtʃɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fˈɜːnɪtʃɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “furniture”

"furniture" has 4 syllables: furn-it-ur-e.

What does furniture mean?

noun

  1. Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

    “A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture.”

  2. The harness, trappings etc. of a horse, hawk, or other animal.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "furniture"?▾

"Furniture" has 4 syllables: furn · it · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "furniture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "furniture" is /ˈfɝnɪtʃɝ/.

What does "furniture" mean?▾

Furniture: Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

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