How to Pronounce Fun

To pronounce "fun", say FUN — one syllable, IPA /fʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fun”

"fun" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

What does fun mean?

noun

  1. Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure
  2. Playful, often noisy, activity.

verb

  1. To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

    “Hey, don't get bent out of shape over it; I was just funning you.”

adjective

  1. Enjoyable, amusing

    “He is such a fun person to be with.”

  2. Whimsical, flamboyant

    “This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons.”

Synonyms

amusementdiversionenjoymentlaughpleasureboisterousnesshorseplayrough and tumble

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Words that rhyme with fun

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrunundone

Related words

amusivemerrimentplayfulnessentertainingplayamusingsportdiverting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fun"?▾

"Fun" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fun"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fun" is /fʊn/.

What does "fun" mean?▾

Fun: Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure

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