How to pronounce futz
Say it like FUHTS. Futz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FUHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of futz
American and British speakers say futz in essentially the same way: /fʌts/ in the US and /fʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHTS.
What does futz mean?
- To be frivolous and waste time.
- To experiment by trial and error.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with futz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of futz.
Questions about saying futz
How do you pronounce futz?
Say FUHTS. The American pronunciation is /fʌts/. In British English it is /fʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futz?
Futz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say futz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌts/ and the British form is /fʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.