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How to pronounce fussocky

Say it like FUHS-uh-kee. Fussocky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS).

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US American/ˈfʌsəki/FUHS-uh-kee
UK British/ˈfʌsəki/FUHS-uh-kee
  • FUHS
  • uh
  • kee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Fussocky pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of fussocky

American and British speakers say fussocky in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌsəki/ in the US and /ˈfʌsəki/ in the UK.

British respelling: FUHS-uh-kee.

What does fussocky mean?

adjective
  1. Fat and unwieldy.

Where does fussocky come from?

From fussock (“donkey”) + -y.

Questions about saying fussocky

How do you pronounce fussocky?

Say FUHS-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌsəki/. In British English it is /ˈfʌsəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in fussocky?

Fussocky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS). Broken into parts: FUHS · uh · kee.

Do Americans and Brits say fussocky the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌsəki/ and the British form is /ˈfʌsəki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).