How to pronounce fungible
Say it like FUHN-jih-bul. Fungible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- jih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fungible 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fungible
American and British speakers say fungible in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-jih-bul.
What does fungible mean?
- Any fungible item.
- Able to be substituted for something of equal value or utility.
Where does fungible come from?
1765 as noun, 1818 as adjective, from Medieval Latin fungibilis, from Latin fungor (“to perform, discharge a duty”) + -ible (“able to”).
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Questions about saying fungible
How do you pronounce fungible?
Say FUHN-jih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fungible?
Fungible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · jih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say fungible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.