How to pronounce futzy
Say it like FUHT-zee. Futzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce futzy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FUHT
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of futzy
American and British speakers say futzy in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌtzi/ in the US and /ˈfʌtzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHT-zee.
What does futzy mean?
- Frivolous; experimental, using trial and error; hackish.
Where does futzy come from?
From futz + -y.
Questions about saying futzy
How do you pronounce futzy?
Say FUHT-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌtzi/. In British English it is /ˈfʌtzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futzy?
Futzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHT). Broken into parts: FUHT · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say futzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌtzi/ and the British form is /ˈfʌtzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.