How to pronounce fusillade
Say it like FYOO-sih-layd. Fusillade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- sih
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusillade 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fusillade
American and British speakers say fusillade in essentially the same way: /ˈfjusɪˌleɪd/ in the US and /ˈfjuːsɪˌleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-sih-layd.
What does fusillade mean?
- The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
- A rapid burst.
- To fire, or attack with, a fusillade.
Where does fusillade come from?
From French fusillade, from fusiller (“shoot with a firearm”), from fusil (“rifle, gun”).
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Questions about saying fusillade
How do you pronounce fusillade?
Say FYOO-sih-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjusɪˌleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːsɪˌleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusillade?
Fusillade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · sih · layd.
Do Americans and Brits say fusillade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjusɪˌleɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːsɪˌleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.