How to pronounce fussed
Say it like FUHST. Fussed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fussed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of fussed
American and British speakers say fussed in essentially the same way: /fʌst/ in the US and /fʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHST.
What does fussed mean?
- simple past and past participle of fuss How to pronounce fuss
- Bothered; concerned.“He's just not that fussed about going to the party.”
Words that rhyme with fussed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fussed.
Questions about saying fussed
How do you pronounce fussed?
Say FUHST. The American pronunciation is /fʌst/. In British English it is /fʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fussed?
Fussed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say fussed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌst/ and the British form is /fʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.