How to pronounce fuse
Say it like FYOOZ. Fuse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fuse
American and British speakers say fuse in essentially the same way: /fjuz/ in the US and /fjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOOZ.
What does fuse mean?
- mix together different elements“The colors blend well”
- become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat“The substances fused at a very high temperature”
- equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse
- an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
- any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Where does fuse come from?
From Italian fuso and French fusée, from Latin fūsus (“spindle”).
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Words that rhyme with fuse
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Questions about saying fuse
How do you pronounce fuse?
Say FYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /fjuz/. In British English it is /fjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuse?
Fuse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say fuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fjuz/ and the British form is /fjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.