How to pronounce fusee
Say it like FYOO-zee. Fusee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fusee
American and British speakers say fusee in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuzi/ in the US and /ˈfjuːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-zee.
What does fusee mean?
- A conical grooved pulley in early clocks, antique watches, and possibly all non-electronic marine chronometers.
- An exostosis applied to a horse's cannon bone.
- A friction match intended to burn slowly for use with cigars, pipes, etc.
- One who, or that which, fuses or is fused; an individual component of a fusion.
Where does fusee come from?
From French fusée, ultimately from Latin fūsus (“spindle”).
Words that rhyme with fusee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fusee.
Questions about saying fusee
How do you pronounce fusee?
Say FYOO-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuzi/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusee?
Fusee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say fusee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuzi/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.