How to pronounce "fumes"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "fumes"

Learn how to break down "fumes" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/fjuːmz/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

F Y UW1 M Z
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "fumes"

Pronunciation: /fjuːmz/

Noun

  • A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
    Example: "Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures."
  • A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.
    Example: "Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate."
  • Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.
    Example: "the fumes of passion"
  • Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
  • The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
  • A passionate person.

Verb

  • To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
  • To apply or offer incense to.
  • To emit fumes.
  • To pass off in fumes or vapours.
  • To express or feel great anger.
    Example: "He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday."
  • To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.

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