How do you pronounce "fungus"?

In American English: /ˈfʌŋgəs/ (FUHNGG-uhs). In British English: /fˈɐŋgəs/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfʌŋgəs/ (FUHNGG-uhs). In Australian English: /fˈʌŋɡəs/ (F-uhngg).

Is "fungus" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfʌŋgəs/ (FUHNGG-uhs), while in British English it's /fˈɐŋgəs/ (F).

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fungus

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/ˈfʌŋgəs/

FUHNGG-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

fʌŋgfun·əsgus

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