How to pronounce fugazy
Say it like FYOO-guh-zee. Fugazy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- guh
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fugazy 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fugazy
American and British speakers say fugazy in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuɡəzi/ in the US and /ˈfjuːɡəzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-guh-zee.
What does fugazy mean?
- Alternative spelling of fugazi.
- Alternative spelling of fugazi.
Questions about saying fugazy
How do you pronounce fugazy?
Say FYOO-guh-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuɡəzi/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːɡəzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fugazy?
Fugazy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · guh · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say fugazy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuɡəzi/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːɡəzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.