How to pronounce fundraise
Say it like FUHN-drayz. Fundraise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- drayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundraise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- drayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fundraise
American and British speakers say fundraise in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌnˌdreɪz/ in the US and /ˈfʌnˌdreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-drayz.
What does fundraise mean?
- To raise funds (for a specified cause or purpose).“Daniel's uncle volunteered to help fundraise for his nephew's class trip to Chile”
Where does fundraise come from?
From fund + raise, probably a back-formation from fundraising.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fundraise
How do you pronounce fundraise?
Say FUHN-drayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌnˌdreɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfʌnˌdreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundraise?
Fundraise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · drayz.
Do Americans and Brits say fundraise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌnˌdreɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfʌnˌdreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.