How to Pronounce Fusilli

To pronounce "fusilli", say FUS-ill-i — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌfuːˈsiːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

fusilli

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌfuːˈsiːli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fusilli”

"fusilli" has 3 syllables: fus-ill-i. It rhymes with silly and involuntarily, if that helps it stick.

What does fusilli mean?

noun

  1. Pasta in the shape of short spirals.

Synonyms

corkscrew pastaeliche

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Words that rhyme with fusilli

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

spiralielichespaghettinilinguinespaghetticannolicchimafaldeditalini

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fusilli"?▾

"Fusilli" has 3 syllables: fus · ill · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "fusilli"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fusilli" is /ˌfuːˈsiːli/.

What does "fusilli" mean?▾

Fusilli: Pasta in the shape of short spirals.

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