How to pronounce fumer
Say it like FYOO-mer. Fumer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfjumər/FYOO-mer
UK British/ˈfjuːmə/FYOO-muh
- FYOO
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumer 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fumer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FYOO-muh.
What does fumer mean?
noun
- One who makes or uses perfumes.
- That which fumes, something that produces or emits smoke or other vapor.
Questions about saying fumer
How do you pronounce fumer?
Say FYOO-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjumər/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumer?
Fumer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · mer.
Is fumer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfjuːmə/ (FYOO-muh).