How to pronounce fungo
Say it like FUHNG-goh. Fungo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNG).
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- FUHNG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fungo 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fungo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FUHNG-goh.
What does fungo mean?
- A fielding practice drill where a person hits fly balls intended to be caught.“The fielding coach played fungo with the outfielders to warm them up.”
- A fungo bat.“He is so strong he could hit it out of the park with a fungo.”
- To take part in a fielding practice drill where a person hits fly balls intended to be caught.
Where does fungo come from?
Uncertain; perhaps from Scots fung (“to fling, throw”).
Questions about saying fungo
How do you pronounce fungo?
Say FUHNG-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fungo?
Fungo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNG). Broken into parts: FUHNG · goh.
Is fungo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfʌŋɡəʊ/ (FUHNG-goh).