How to pronounce fusilier
Say it like fyoo-zih-LIH-er. Fusilier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIH).
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- fyoo
- zih
- LIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusilier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fusilier
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fyoo-zih-LEER.
What does fusilier mean?
- An infantryman armed with a form of flintlock musket.
- A soldier in any of several regiments that once fought with such weapons.
- A fish in family Caesionidae, related to snappers.
Where does fusilier come from?
Borrowed from French fusilier, from fusil.
Words that rhyme with fusilier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fusilier.
Questions about saying fusilier
How do you pronounce fusilier?
Say fyoo-zih-LIH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌfjuzɪˈlɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusilier?
Fusilier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIH). Broken into parts: fyoo · zih · LIH · er.
Is fusilier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə/ (fyoo-zih-LEER).