How to pronounce fisticuffs
Say it like FIS-tih-kuhfs. Fisticuffs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).
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- FIS
- tih
- kuhfs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fisticuffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhfsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fisticuffs
American and British speakers say fisticuffs in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstɪˌkəfs/ in the US and /ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIS-tih-kufs.
What does fisticuffs mean?
- plural of fisticuff How to pronounce fisticuff
- An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
- Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding.
Questions about saying fisticuffs
How do you pronounce fisticuffs?
Say FIS-tih-kuhfs. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstɪˌkəfs/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fisticuffs?
Fisticuffs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · tih · kuhfs.
Do Americans and Brits say fisticuffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstɪˌkəfs/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstɪkʌfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.