Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-fu

/fuː/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.88 in modern English

Syllables
-fu
IPA
/fuː/
5
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form nouns indicating expertise or mastery of specified skill or area of knowledge.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Back-formation from kung fu.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /fuː/

Usage

Phrases

Google-fu

Frequently Paired Words

fu

Homonyms

foo phoo

Rhymes With

2 what say you 2-2-2 d'you oh, you w. u q oriental blue particle zoo g2 fuck-a-doodle-doo

Questions

How do you pronounce -fu?
The recorded pronunciation is /fuː/.
What does -fu mean?
Used to form nouns indicating expertise or mastery of specified skill or area of knowledge.
Where does -fu come from?
Back-formation from kung fu.

How to pronounce -fu

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-fu”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/fuː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-fu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.