How to pronounce fustic
Say it like FUHS-tik. Fustic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS).
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- FUHS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fustic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fustic
American and British speakers say fustic in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌstɪk/ in the US and /ˈfʌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHS-tik.
What does fustic mean?
- A tropical American tree (Maclura tinctoria), whose wood produces a yellow dye.
- A Eurasian smoketree (Cotinus coggygria), whose wood produces an orange dye.
- Wood of these trees.
Where does fustic come from?
From Middle English fustik, from Middle French fustec, variant of fustet.
Words that rhyme with fustic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fustic.
Questions about saying fustic
How do you pronounce fustic?
Say FUHS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfʌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fustic?
Fustic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS). Broken into parts: FUHS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say fustic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfʌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.