How to pronounce fruity
Say it like FROO-tee. Fruity has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfruti/FROO-tee
UK British/ˈfruːti/FROO-tee
- FROO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fruity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fruity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FROO-tee.
What does fruity mean?
adjective
- Containing fruit or fruit flavoring.“That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable.”
- Similar to fruit or tasting of fruit.
- Crazy.
- Alternative form of fruitie (“fruit machine”).
Where does fruity come from?
From fruit + -y.
Words that rhyme with fruity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fruity.
Questions about saying fruity
How do you pronounce fruity?
Say FROO-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfruti/. In British English it is /ˈfruːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fruity?
Fruity has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · tee.
Is fruity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfruːti/ (FROO-tee).