How to pronounce fundamentals
Say it like fuhn-duh-MEN-tulz. Fundamentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- fuhn
- duh
- MEN
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundamentals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fundamentals
American and British speakers say fundamentals in essentially the same way: /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/ in the US and /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuhn-duh-MEN-tulz.
What does fundamentals mean?
- principles from which other truths can be derived“first you must learn the fundamentals”“let's get down to basics”
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Questions about saying fundamentals
How do you pronounce fundamentals?
Say fuhn-duh-MEN-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/. In British English it is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundamentals?
Fundamentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: fuhn · duh · MEN · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say fundamentals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/ and the British form is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.