How to pronounce fusty
Say it like FUHS-tee. Fusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS).
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- FUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusty 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.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fusty
American and British speakers say fusty in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌˌsti/ in the US and /ˈfʌˌstiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHS-tee.
What does fusty mean?
- Moldy or musty.
- Stale-smelling or stuffy.
- Old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
Where does fusty come from?
From Middle English fusty, equivalent to fust + -y.
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Words that rhyme with fusty
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Questions about saying fusty
How do you pronounce fusty?
Say FUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌˌsti/. In British English it is /ˈfʌˌstiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusty?
Fusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHS). Broken into parts: FUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say fusty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌˌsti/ and the British form is /ˈfʌˌstiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.