To pronounce "fussed", say FUSS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /fʌst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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IPA
"fussed" has 2 syllables: fuss-ed. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: fust — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.”
“Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.”
adjective
“He's just not that fussed about going to the party.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fussed" has 2 syllables: fuss · ed.
The IPA transcription of "fussed" is /fʌst/.
Fussed: To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
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