How to pronounce fufu
Say it like FOO-foo. Fufu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- foo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fufu 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.
- fooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fufu
American and British speakers say fufu in essentially the same way: /ˈfuˌfu/ in the US and /ˈfuːˌfuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-foo.
What does fufu mean?
- A dish of boiled, mashed cassava mixed with plantain, yams, or other starchy vegetables, common as food in West and Equatorial Africa and the Caribbean, and sometimes sold in dry powdered or granulated form.
- Alternative form of fufufu (onomatopoeia for laughter; especially a snicker).
Where does fufu come from?
From West African languages, such as Lingala fufú (“white-white”).
Questions about saying fufu
How do you pronounce fufu?
Say FOO-foo. The American pronunciation is /ˈfuˌfu/. In British English it is /ˈfuːˌfuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fufu?
Fufu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · foo.
Do Americans and Brits say fufu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfuˌfu/ and the British form is /ˈfuːˌfuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.