How to pronounce fussing
Say it like FUHS-ing. Fussing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS).
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- FUHS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fussing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fussing
American and British speakers say fussing in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfʌsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHS-ing.
What does fussing mean?
- present participle and gerund of fuss How to pronounce fuss
- Excessive care; act of one who fusses.
Questions about saying fussing
How do you pronounce fussing?
Say FUHS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfʌsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fussing?
Fussing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS). Broken into parts: FUHS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fussing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfʌsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.