How to pronounce fusil
Say it like FYOO-zil. Fusil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- zil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusil 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.
- zilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fusil
American and British speakers say fusil in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuzɪl/ in the US and /ˈfjuːzɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-zil.
What does fusil mean?
- A bearing of a rhomboidal figure, originally representing a spindle in shape, longer than a heraldic lozenge.
Where does fusil come from?
From Middle English fusill, from Old French fusel, fuisel, from a late Latin diminutive of Latin fūsus (“spindle”).
Questions about saying fusil
How do you pronounce fusil?
Say FYOO-zil. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuzɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːzɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusil?
Fusil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · zil.
Do Americans and Brits say fusil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuzɪl/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːzɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.