How to pronounce fundi
Say it like FUUN-dee. Fundi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUN).
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- FUUN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUUNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fundi
American and British speakers say fundi in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊndi/ in the US and /ˈfʊndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUN-dee.
What does fundi mean?
- A master of a particular skill; an expert.
- A person who repairs and maintains things; mechanic, repairer.
- The African cereal plant Digitaria exilis.
Where does fundi come from?
From a Nguni language; compare Zulu umfundisi (“teacher”).
Questions about saying fundi
How do you pronounce fundi?
Say FUUN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊndi/. In British English it is /ˈfʊndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundi?
Fundi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUN). Broken into parts: FUUN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say fundi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊndi/ and the British form is /ˈfʊndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.