Learn How to Pronounce future
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
future
Definition:
(nou) the time yet to come (nou) a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future (nou) bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfjuːtʃə
Examples:
The future is the time after the present.
Take the time to rewrite the stuff in the future.
The next step was draining all the water from the future polder.
Learn more about:future
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: future
Learn Individual Sounds
Break future down into individual sounds such as ˈfjuːtʃə. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say future in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say future in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with future.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of future pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fu-ˈture". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈfjuː.tʃər" (US), "ˈfjʊ.tʃə" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "future" with a short "u" sound, saying "fut-cher". The correct pronunciation has a long "u" sound, as in "fjuː". Tip: Practice saying "few" to get the vowel sound right.
- Over-articulating the "t" sound: Some speakers pronounce "future" as "fyu-cher" with a strong "t" sound. The "t" should be softer, almost blending into the "ch". Tip: Try saying "fyu-chur" to smooth the transition.
- Skipping the second syllable: Learners sometimes say "futur" instead of "future". The second syllable is important for clarity and meaning. Tip: Break the word into two parts: "fu" + "ture" to ensure both are pronounced.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "future" with "feature", pronouncing them the same. "Future" is "ˈfjuː.tʃər", while "feature" is "ˈfiː.tʃər". Tip: Practice both words in sentences to distinguish them clearly.