How to pronounce fusome
Say it like FYOO-sum. Fusome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fusome
American and British speakers say fusome in essentially the same way: /ˈfjusəm/ in the US and /ˈfjuːsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-sum.
What does fusome mean?
- Alternative form of fulsome; offensive; loathsome.
- A germ cell-specific organelle assembled from membrane skeletal proteins and membranous vesicles.
Where does fusome come from?
Alternative form of fulsome
Words that rhyme with fusome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fusome.
Questions about saying fusome
How do you pronounce fusome?
Say FYOO-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjusəm/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusome?
Fusome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say fusome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjusəm/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.