How to pronounce funerals
Say it like FYOO-nuh-rulz. Funerals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- nuh
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funerals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of funerals
American and British speakers say funerals in essentially the same way: /ˈfjunərəlz/ in the US and /ˈfjuːnərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-nuh-rulz.
What does funerals mean?
- plural of funeral How to pronounce funeral
Questions about saying funerals
How do you pronounce funerals?
Say FYOO-nuh-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjunərəlz/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːnərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funerals?
Funerals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · nuh · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say funerals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjunərəlz/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːnərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.