How to Pronounce Future

To pronounce "future", say FUT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “future”

"future" has 3 syllables: fut-ur-e. It rhymes with suture and bruecher, if that helps it stick.

What does future mean?

noun

  1. The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
  2. Something that will happen in moments yet to come.

adjective

  1. Having to do with or occurring in the future.

    “Future generations will either laugh or cry at our stupidity.”

noun

  1. Short for futures contract.

Synonyms

to-cometowardunborn

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Words that rhyme with future

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suturebruecher

Related words

futurityhereafterearlysubsequentlaterforthcomingupcomingsucceeding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "future"?▾

"Future" has 3 syllables: fut · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "future"?▾

The IPA transcription of "future" is /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/.

What does "future" mean?▾

Future: The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.

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