How to pronounce foofaraw
Say it like FOO-fuh-raw. Foofaraw has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- fuh
- raw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foofaraw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of foofaraw
American and British speakers say foofaraw in essentially the same way: /ˈfufəˌrɔ/ in the US and /ˈfuːfəˌrɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-fuh-raw.
What does foofaraw mean?
- Overly excessive or flashy ornamentation or decoration.
- Fuss over something of little importance.
Where does foofaraw come from?
First attested in the 1930s, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying foofaraw
How do you pronounce foofaraw?
Say FOO-fuh-raw. The American pronunciation is /ˈfufəˌrɔ/. In British English it is /ˈfuːfəˌrɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foofaraw?
Foofaraw has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · fuh · raw.
Do Americans and Brits say foofaraw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfufəˌrɔ/ and the British form is /ˈfuːfəˌrɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.