How to pronounce fucus
Say it like FYOO-kus. Fucus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fucus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fucus
American and British speakers say fucus in essentially the same way: /ˈfjukəs/ in the US and /ˈfjuːkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-kus.
What does fucus mean?
- Any alga of the genus Fucus.
Words that rhyme with fucus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fucus.
Questions about saying fucus
How do you pronounce fucus?
Say FYOO-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjukəs/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fucus?
Fucus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say fucus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjukəs/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.