How to pronounce funnel
Say it like FUHN-ul. Funnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce funnel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FUHN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funnel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of funnel
American and British speakers say funnel in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌnəl/ in the US and /ˈfʌnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-ul.
What does funnel mean?
- A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.
- A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.
- Alternative form of fummel (“hybrid animal”).
- To use a funnel.
- To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.“Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane.”
- To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).“Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives.”
Where does funnel come from?
in (“in”) + fundere (“to pour”); compare Breton founilh (“funnel”), Welsh ffynel (“air hole, chimney”).
Words that rhyme with funnel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of funnel.
Questions about saying funnel
How do you pronounce funnel?
Say FUHN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌnəl/. In British English it is /ˈfʌnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funnel?
Funnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say funnel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌnəl/ and the British form is /ˈfʌnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.