How to pronounce fungus
Say it like FUHNG-gus. Fungus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNG).
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- FUHNG
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fungus 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fungus
American and British speakers say fungus in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ in the US and /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNG-gus.
What does fungus mean?
- an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
Where does fungus come from?
Borrowed from Latin fungus (“mushroom”).
Questions about saying fungus
How do you pronounce fungus?
Say FUHNG-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fungus?
Fungus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNG). Broken into parts: FUHNG · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say fungus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈfʌŋɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.