How to pronounce fusor
Say it like FYOO-zer. Fusor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusor 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fusor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FYOO-zuh.
What does fusor mean?
- A coin melter.
- A celestial body that, through self-gravity, is able to perform nuclear fusion within its core, at any point in its life. These include stars, stellar remnants, and brown dwarfs.
- An electrostatic inertial confinement fusion apparatus. A device that causes nuclear fusion through electrostatic field compression of the fusion fuel.
Where does fusor come from?
The astronomical sense was coined by Gibor Basri, Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley, at the 2003 IAU conference.
Words that rhyme with fusor
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Questions about saying fusor
How do you pronounce fusor?
Say FYOO-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusor?
Fusor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · zer.
Is fusor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfjuːzə/ (FYOO-zuh).