How to pronounce fumfer
Say it like FUHM-fer. Fumfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHM).
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US American/ˈfəmfər/FUHM-fer
UK British/ˈfʌmfə/FUHM-fuh
- FUHM
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumfer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fumfer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUHM-fuh.
What does fumfer mean?
verb
- To speak awkwardly or evasively; to dither, waffle.“She fumfered around and refused to give a straight answer.”
- To fiddle or fumble.“I fumfered with the USB stick, trying and failing to plug it in.”
Questions about saying fumfer
How do you pronounce fumfer?
Say FUHM-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfəmfər/. In British English it is /ˈfʌmfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumfer?
Fumfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHM). Broken into parts: FUHM · fer.
Is fumfer 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 /ˈfʌmfə/ (FUHM-fuh).