How to Pronounce "furnaces"
word
ˈfɝˌnəsɪz
FUR-nuh-siz
fˈɜːnɪsɪz
FUR-niss-iz
Definition
Large machines or structures that produce heat for buildings or are used to melt or process materials at high temperatures, like metal or glass.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝˌnəsɪz
British English
fˈɜːnɪsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUR-nuh-siz
UK
FUR-niss-iz
Listen in Context
Many homes in cold regions use furnaces to stay warm.
Steel is made in large furnaces at factories.
The engineers inspected the old furnaces for safety.
Some old furnaces are much less efficient than the modern ones.