How to pronounce fuji
Say it like FOO-jee. Fuji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuji 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fuji
American and British speakers say fuji in essentially the same way: /ˈfudʒi/ in the US and /ˈfuːdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-jee.
What does fuji mean?
- A plain spun silk fabric.
- An Islamic-influenced Nigerian musical genre.
- Alternative form of Fuji (“type of apple”).
Where does fuji come from?
Named after Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan.
Questions about saying fuji
How do you pronounce fuji?
Say FOO-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfudʒi/. In British English it is /ˈfuːdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuji?
Fuji has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say fuji the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfudʒi/ and the British form is /ˈfuːdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.