How to pronounce fungicide
Say it like FUHN-juh-syde. Fungicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- juh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fungicide 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fungicide
American and British speakers say fungicide in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌndʒəˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈfʌndʒəˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-juh-syde.
What does fungicide mean?
- A substance used to kill fungus, whether yeasts, molds, mildews, or mushrooms.
Where does fungicide come from?
From fungi- + -cide.
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Questions about saying fungicide
How do you pronounce fungicide?
Say FUHN-juh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌndʒəˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfʌndʒəˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fungicide?
Fungicide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · juh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say fungicide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌndʒəˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfʌndʒəˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.