How to pronounce "furthermore"

furthermore

Adverb
American
/ˈfɝːðərˌmɔr/

Syllable Breakdown

fur ther more

How natives say furthermore

British
/ˈfɜːðəˌmɔː/

Syllable Breakdown

fur ther more

How natives say furthermore

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'fur', as in 'fur' of an animal, with stress.

  • Add 'ther', like 'there' without emphasis.

  • End with 'more', rhyming with 'store'.

Common Mistakes

  • fur-thur-more (stress incorrect on second syllable)

  • far-ther-more (incorrect vowel in first syllable)

  • fur-ther-mawr (incorrect ending vowel)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'fə' like 'fur' but shorter, stressing the first syllable.

  • Continue with 'ðə', similar to 'the' but soft.

  • Finally, say 'mɔː', like 'more', ending with an open 'or' sound.

common mistakes

  • fur-thər-more (incorrect vowel in first syllable)

  • far-thər-more (incorrect first vowel)

  • fur-thur-mor (incorrect ending vowel)

FAQ

Is the 'r' in 'fur' pronounced?

Yes, the 'r' in 'fur' is pronounced in both accents.

Where is the main stress in 'furthermore'?

The main stress is on the first syllable 'fur'.

Is the ending 'more' pronounced the same in both American and British English?

Yes, it is pronounced similarly, but British may sound more like 'maw'.

Definition

furthermore

Used to introduce an extra reason or explanation.

Word Family

further

/ˈfɜːrðər/

adverb

Adverb indicating greater distance or degree.

Example: I need to look further into this.

more

/mɔːr/

adjective

A greater amount or degree.

Example: I have more cookies.

furthest

/ˈfɜːrðɪst/

adjective

Most distant in space or time.

Example: She traveled to the furthest country.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Further has one less syllable and stress different location.

More has one syllable and a different vowel start.

Furthest ends with a 't' sound unlike 'furthermore'.

Pro Tips

Break it down

Divide the word into its three parts to practice each separately.

Stress practice

Emphasize the 'fur' to ensure correct stress placement.

Nearby Words

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

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/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/