How to pronounce fuscous
Say it like FUHS-kus. Fuscous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS).
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- FUHS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuscous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fuscous
American and British speakers say fuscous in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌskəs/ in the US and /ˈfʌskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHS-kus.
What does fuscous mean?
- Of a dark, brownish-gray color; dark-hued, dusky, swarthy.
Where does fuscous come from?
From Latin fusc(us) (“dark, dusky”) + -ous.
Questions about saying fuscous
How do you pronounce fuscous?
Say FUHS-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌskəs/. In British English it is /ˈfʌskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuscous?
Fuscous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS). Broken into parts: FUHS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say fuscous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌskəs/ and the British form is /ˈfʌskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.