How to pronounce fusilli
Say it like fyoo-SIL-ee. Fusilli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- fyoo
- SIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusilli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fusilli
American and British speakers say fusilli in essentially the same way: /fjuˈsɪli/ in the US and /fjuːˈsɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: fyoo-SIL-ee.
What does fusilli mean?
- Pasta in the shape of short spirals.
Where does fusilli come from?
From Italian fusilli, plural of fusillo, diminutive of fuso (“spindle”).
Words that rhyme with fusilli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fusilli.
Questions about saying fusilli
How do you pronounce fusilli?
Say fyoo-SIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /fjuˈsɪli/. In British English it is /fjuːˈsɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusilli?
Fusilli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: fyoo · SIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say fusilli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fjuˈsɪli/ and the British form is /fjuːˈsɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.