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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'fur' sound: pronounce 'f' as in 'fun'.
Move to 'ur': make an 'er' sound by curling your tongue.
End with 'ther': say 'th' softly, followed by a quick 'er'.
fur-der (incorrect vowel)
fuh-ther (incorrect 'uh' sound)
fur-thur (incorrect stress)
Start with the 'fur' sound: pronounce 'f' as in 'fun'.
Move to 'ur': create an open mouth position for 'ɜː'.
End with a soft 'ðə' sound, using a soft 'th'.
fur-der (incorrect vowel)
fuh-ther (incorrect 'uh' sound)
fur-thur (incorrect stress)
The 'r' in American is more pronounced than in British. Curl your tongue more for American.
Yes, the 'th' is voiced, using your vocal cords.
Stress is on the first syllable: 'fur'.
To a greater distance or degree.
/fɑr/
A long way off.
/ˈfɜrðəst/
At the greatest distance.
/ˈfɜrðərˌmɔr/
In addition to what has been said.
The 'ar' in 'far' vs. 'ur' in 'further'.
The comparative form in 'furthest' shares 'fur' sound.
The 'more' in 'furthermore' adds an additional syllable.
Make sure to stress the first syllable strongly for clarity.
The 'th' sound is key; practice 'th' sounds daily for improvement.
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