How to pronounce fuses
Say it like FYOO-zuz. Fuses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuses 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fuses
American and British speakers say fuses in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuzəz/ in the US and /ˈfjuːzəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-zuz.
What does fuses mean?
- plural of fuse How to pronounce fuse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fuse How to pronounce fuse
Questions about saying fuses
How do you pronounce fuses?
Say FYOO-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuzəz/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuses?
Fuses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say fuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuzəz/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːzəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.