How to Pronounce Further

To pronounce "further", say FURTH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “further”

"further" has 2 syllables: furth-er. It rhymes with werther, if that helps it stick.

What does further mean?

verb

  1. To help forward; to assist.
  2. To encourage growth; to support progress or growth of something; to promote.

    “Further the economy.”

adjective

  1. (comparative form of far) More distant; relatively distant.

    “He was standing at the further end of the corridor.”

  2. More, additional.

    “I have one further comment to make.”

adverb

  1. (comparative form of far) To, at or over a greater distance in space, time or other extent.

    “I can run further than you.”

  2. (comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.

    “Of the two civilisations, this one was further advanced.”

Words that rhyme with further

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

werther

Related words

advancepromoteencourageadditionalboostmorefosteradded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "further"?▾

"Further" has 2 syllables: furth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "further"?▾

The IPA transcription of "further" is /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/.

What does "further" mean?▾

Further: To help forward; to assist.

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