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How to pronounce functions

functions
/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Functions, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce functions?

Functions is pronounced /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in functions?

Functions has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in functions?

The first syllable: /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/.

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