How to pronounce funfetti
Say it like fuhn-FET-ee. Funfetti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- fuhn
- FET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funfetti 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.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of funfetti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuhn-FET-ee.
What does funfetti mean?
- A type of cake with rainbow-colored sprinkles baked into the batter.
Where does funfetti come from?
Blend of fun + confetti.
Words that rhyme with funfetti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of funfetti.
Questions about saying funfetti
How do you pronounce funfetti?
Say fuhn-FET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌnˈfɛti/. In British English it is /ˌfʌnˈfɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funfetti?
Funfetti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: fuhn · FET · ee.
Is funfetti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌfʌnˈfɛti/ (fuhn-FET-ee).