How to pronounce antifungal
Say it like an-tee-FUHNG-gul. Antifungal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHNG).
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- an
- tee
- FUHNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antifungal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antifungal
American and British speakers say antifungal in essentially the same way: /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tee-FUHNG-gul.
What does antifungal mean?
- A drug that inhibits the growth of fungi.
- That inhibits the growth of fungi; antimycotic.
Where does antifungal come from?
From anti- + fungal.
Words that rhyme with antifungal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antifungal.
Questions about saying antifungal
How do you pronounce antifungal?
Say an-tee-FUHNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antifungal?
Antifungal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHNG). Broken into parts: an · tee · FUHNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say antifungal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˌæntiˈfʌŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.