How to pronounce fussy
Say it like FUHS-ee. Fussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS).
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- FUHS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fussy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fussy
American and British speakers say fussy in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌsi/ in the US and /ˈfʌsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHS-ee.
What does fussy mean?
- Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.
- Having a tendency to fuss, cry, or be bad-tempered/ill-tempered (especially of babies).
- Having much unnecessary detail or decoration.
Where does fussy come from?
From fuss + -y.
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Words that rhyme with fussy
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Questions about saying fussy
How do you pronounce fussy?
Say FUHS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌsi/. In British English it is /ˈfʌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fussy?
Fussy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS). Broken into parts: FUHS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say fussy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌsi/ and the British form is /ˈfʌsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.