How to pronounce fuzz
Say it like FUHZ. Fuzz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FUHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuzz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of fuzz
American and British speakers say fuzz in essentially the same way: /fʌz/ in the US and /fʌz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHZ.
What does fuzz mean?
- A frizzy mass of hair or fiber.
- Quality of an image that is unclear; a blurred image.
- The random data used in fuzz testing.
- The police, or any law enforcement agency.
- To make fuzzy.
- To become fuzzy.
- To make drunk.
Where does fuzz come from?
Uncertain. Some dictionaries suggest a Germanic source; compare Low German fussig (“loose; spongy”), Dutch voos (“unsound; rotten”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fuzz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuzz.
Questions about saying fuzz
How do you pronounce fuzz?
Say FUHZ. The American pronunciation is /fʌz/. In British English it is /fʌz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuzz?
Fuzz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FUHZ.
Do Americans and Brits say fuzz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʌz/ and the British form is /fʌz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.