How to pronounce fuzzy
Say it like FUHZ-ee. Fuzzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHZ).
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- FUHZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuzzy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fuzzy
American and British speakers say fuzzy in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌzi/ in the US and /ˈfʌzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHZ-ee.
What does fuzzy mean?
- covering with fine light hairs“his head fuzzed like a dandelion gone to seed”
- indistinct or hazy in outline“a landscape of blurred outlines”“the trees were just blurry shapes”
- confused and not coherent; not clearly thought out“a vague and fuzzy idea of the world of finance”
Where does fuzzy come from?
Uncertain. Apparently from fuzz + -y, though some sources suggest that fuzz derives from fuzzy.
Words that rhyme with fuzzy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuzzy.
Questions about saying fuzzy
How do you pronounce fuzzy?
Say FUHZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌzi/. In British English it is /ˈfʌzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuzzy?
Fuzzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHZ). Broken into parts: FUHZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say fuzzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌzi/ and the British form is /ˈfʌzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.