How to pronounce fundraising
Say it like FUHND-ray-sing. Fundraising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHND).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fundraising. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FUHND
- ray
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundraising pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fundraising
American and British speakers say fundraising in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌndˌreɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHND-ray-zing.
What does fundraising mean?
- The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.
- Relating to raising money (funds), particularly for charities.
Where does fundraising come from?
From fund + raising.
Questions about saying fundraising
How do you pronounce fundraising?
Say FUHND-ray-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌndˌreɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundraising?
Fundraising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHND). Broken into parts: FUHND · ray · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say fundraising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌndˌreɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.