How to pronounce fugu
Say it like FOO-goo. Fugu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- goo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fugu 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.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fugu
American and British speakers say fugu in essentially the same way: /ˈfuɡu/ in the US and /ˈfuːɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-goo.
What does fugu mean?
- Blowfish: a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.
Questions about saying fugu
How do you pronounce fugu?
Say FOO-goo. The American pronunciation is /ˈfuɡu/. In British English it is /ˈfuːɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fugu?
Fugu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · goo.
Do Americans and Brits say fugu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfuɡu/ and the British form is /ˈfuːɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.