How to Pronounce Fungi

To pronounce "fungi", say FUNG-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fungi”

"fungi" has 2 syllables: fung-i.

What does fungi mean?

noun

  1. Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.
  2. A spongy, abnormal excrescence, such as excessive granulation tissue formed in a wound.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fungi"?▾

"Fungi" has 2 syllables: fung · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "fungi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fungi" is /ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ/.

What does "fungi" mean?▾

Fungi: Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

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