How to pronounce fuze
Say it like FYOOZ. Fuze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fuze
American and British speakers say fuze in essentially the same way: /fjuz/ in the US and /fjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOOZ.
What does fuze mean?
- Synonym of detonator, an auxiliary device used to ignite an explosive substance or device.
- To equip with a detonator.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fuze
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Words that sound like fuze
Questions about saying fuze
How do you pronounce fuze?
Say FYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /fjuz/. In British English it is /fjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuze?
Fuze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say fuze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fjuz/ and the British form is /fjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as fuze?
Fuze sounds the same as fuse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.