How to pronounce fumy
Say it like FYOO-mee. Fumy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fumy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fumy
American and British speakers say fumy in essentially the same way: /ˈfjumi/ in the US and /ˈfjuːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-mee.
What does fumy mean?
- Producing or filled with fumes.
Where does fumy come from?
From fume + -y.
Words that rhyme with fumy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fumy.
Questions about saying fumy
How do you pronounce fumy?
Say FYOO-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjumi/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fumy?
Fumy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say fumy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjumi/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.