How to pronounce fuming
Say it like FYOO-ming. Fuming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fuming
American and British speakers say fuming in essentially the same way: /ˈfjumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-ming.
What does fuming mean?
- present participle and gerund of fume How to pronounce fume
- That which fumes.
- Very angry.
- The act of one who fumes or shows suppressed anger.
Words that rhyme with fuming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuming.
Questions about saying fuming
How do you pronounce fuming?
Say FYOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuming?
Fuming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say fuming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.