How to pronounce fungal
Say it like FUHNG-gul. Fungal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNG).
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- FUHNG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fungal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fungal
American and British speakers say fungal in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈfʌŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNG-gul.
What does fungal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a fungus or fungi.“Doctors determined that the cause of the itchy rash was fungal rather than bacterial.”
Where does fungal come from?
From fungus + -al.
Words that rhyme with fungal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fungal.
Questions about saying fungal
How do you pronounce fungal?
Say FUHNG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fungal?
Fungal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNG). Broken into parts: FUHNG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say fungal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈfʌŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.