How to pronounce funt
Say it like FUHNT. Funt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of funt
American and British speakers say funt in essentially the same way: /fʌnt/ in the US and /fʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNT.
What does funt mean?
- Pound sterling: the currency of Great Britain; money generally.
Words that rhyme with funt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of funt.
Questions about saying funt
How do you pronounce funt?
Say FUHNT. The American pronunciation is /fʌnt/. In British English it is /fʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funt?
Funt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say funt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌnt/ and the British form is /fʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.