How to pronounce fuki
Say it like FOO-kee. Fuki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO).
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- FOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuki 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fuki
American and British speakers say fuki in essentially the same way: /ˈfuki/ in the US and /ˈfuːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOO-kee.
What does fuki mean?
- A flowering plant, Petasites japonicus, native to Asia; giant butterbur.
- Shoots or other parts of the plant used for food or medicine.
Words that rhyme with fuki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuki.
Questions about saying fuki
How do you pronounce fuki?
Say FOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfuki/. In British English it is /ˈfuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuki?
Fuki has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOO). Broken into parts: FOO · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say fuki the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfuki/ and the British form is /ˈfuːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.