How to Pronounce Funeral

To pronounce "funeral", say FUN-er-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈfjuːnəɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “funeral”

"funeral" has 3 syllables: fun-er-al.

What does funeral mean?

noun

  1. A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

    “Many mourners turned up at the local artist's funeral to pay homage.”

  2. (chiefly in the plural) A funeral sermon.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a funeral.
  2. Similar to a funeral in mood; dignified or solemn.

Related words

funerarymortuaryobsequiesfunerealundertakerintermentcemeterygraveyard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funeral"?▾

"Funeral" has 3 syllables: fun · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "funeral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "funeral" is /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/.

What does "funeral" mean?▾

Funeral: A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

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