How to pronounce funnies
Say it like FUHN-eez. Funnies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funnies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of funnies
American and British speakers say funnies in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌniz/ in the US and /ˈfʌniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-eez.
What does funnies mean?
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Questions about saying funnies
How do you pronounce funnies?
Say FUHN-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌniz/. In British English it is /ˈfʌniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funnies?
Funnies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say funnies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌniz/ and the British form is /ˈfʌniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.