How to Pronounce Fungus

To pronounce "fungus", say FUNG-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fungus”

"fungus" has 2 syllables: fung-us.

What does fungus 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

ascomycetefungalmushroomchytridmildewparasitictrichophytonpathogen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fungus"?▾

"Fungus" has 2 syllables: fung · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "fungus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fungus" is /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/.

What does "fungus" mean?▾

Fungus: 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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