How to Pronounce Fuses

To pronounce "fuses", say FUS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfjuːzɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfjuːzɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fuses”

"fuses" has 2 syllables: fus-es. It rhymes with infuses and bruises, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fuzes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fuses mean?

noun

  1. A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
  2. The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device.

verb

  1. To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.
  2. To melt together.

Synonyms

fuzefuze (US)meldsmelt

Words that rhyme with fuses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infusesbruisesexcusesrefusesrusesamusesabusescruisesdiffusesdrusesaccusesloses

Related words

fuzefuseefuzeemiximmixblendcomminglemeld

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fuses"?▾

"Fuses" has 2 syllables: fus · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "fuses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fuses" is /ˈfjuːzɪz/.

What does "fuses" mean?▾

Fuses: A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.

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