How to pronounce functionaries
Say it like FUHNGK-shuh-ner-eez. Functionaries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce functionaries. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛriz/FUHNGK-shuh-ner-eez
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FUHNGK
- shuh
- ner
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Functionaries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does functionaries mean?
noun
- plural of functionary How to pronounce functionary
Questions about saying functionaries
How do you pronounce functionaries?
Say FUHNGK-shuh-ner-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in functionaries?
Functionaries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: FUHNGK · shuh · ner · eez.