How to Pronounce Fussy

To pronounce "fussy", say FUSSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfʌ.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfʌ.si/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fussy”

"fussy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with copse and hussy, if that helps it stick.

What does fussy mean?

adjective

  1. Anxious or particular about petty details.
  2. Having a tendency to fuss, cry, or be bad-tempered/ill-tempered (especially of babies).

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Words that rhyme with fussy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

copsehussymussydebussyhusseybuskygussydeci-jussigussierusskyducey

Related words

finicalfinickyfastidiousfancyparticularbusyill-naturedill-tempered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fussy"?▾

"Fussy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fussy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fussy" is /ˈfʌ.si/.

What does "fussy" mean?▾

Fussy: Anxious or particular about petty details.

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