How to pronounce fiduciary
Say it like fuh-DOO-shee-er-ee. Fiduciary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- fuh
- DOO
- shee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiduciary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fiduciary
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: fih-DYOO-shee-uh-ree.
What does fiduciary mean?
- One who holds something in trust for another.
- One who depends for salvation on faith, without works; an antinomian.
- Relating to an entity that owes to another good faith, accountability and trust, often in the context of trusts and trustees.
- Pertaining to paper money whose value depends on public confidence or securities.
Where does fiduciary come from?
From Latin fīdūciārius (“held in trust”), from fīdūcia (“trust”).
Questions about saying fiduciary
How do you pronounce fiduciary?
Say fuh-DOO-shee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈduʃiˌɛri/. In British English it is /fɪˈdjuːʃiəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiduciary?
Fiduciary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: fuh · DOO · shee · er · ee.
Is fiduciary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /fɪˈdjuːʃiəri/ (fih-DYOO-shee-uh-ree).