How to pronounce fumitory
Say it like FYOO-mih-tuh-ree. Fumitory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- mih
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumitory 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fumitory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FYOO-mih-tuh-ree.
What does fumitory mean?
- Any plant of the taxonomic genus Fumaria of annual herbaceous flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, native to temperate Europe and Asia.
Where does fumitory come from?
From late Middle English fumyter (with remodelling of suffix), from Old French fumeterre, from Latin fūmus terrae.
Questions about saying fumitory
How do you pronounce fumitory?
Say FYOO-mih-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjumɪtəri/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːmɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumitory?
Fumitory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · mih · tuh · ree.
Is fumitory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfjuːmɪtəri/ (FYOO-mih-tuh-ree).