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How to pronounce:
fur
Definition:
(nou) the dressed hairy coat of a mammal (nou) dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel) (nou) a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
Phonetic Transcription:
fɜː
Examples:
The fur is fluffy, with the base of hairs almost white.
The longest fur hairs were on the throat and the flanks.
Her hair looked like a fawn colored fur of a cat.
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Common mistakes of fur pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fur" with a short vowel sound, like in "fun." The correct pronunciation is /fɜr/ (US) or /fɜː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "er" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "f": Many people stress the "f" too much, making it sound harsh. The "f" in "fur" should be smooth and connected to the vowel. Tip: Practice saying "fur" softly, blending the sounds together.
- Ignoring the "r" sound: Some speakers drop the "r" at the end, pronouncing it like "fu." The correct pronunciation includes the "r," as in /fɜr/ (US) or /fɜː/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly at the end.
- Confusing with "far": Learners sometimes mix up "fur" with "far," which has a different vowel sound. "Far" is pronounced /fɑr/ (US) or /fɑː/ (UK). Tip: Listen to the difference in vowel sounds to distinguish the two words.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress "fur" as if it had two syllables, like "fu-ur." "Fur" is a one-syllable word pronounced as /fɜr/ (US) or /fɜː/ (UK). Tip: Keep it simple with one smooth syllable.