American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'funny' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "funny" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "funny"

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Simple pronunciation
fuh-nee
IPA transcription
/ˈfə.ni/
Word frequency
1,397th

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What does "funny" mean?

  1. 1.something that makes you laugh
  2. 2.strange or unusual, sometimes in a way that is not expected

Examples of "funny" in a sentence

  • The comedian told a funny joke.
  • She has a very funny sense of humor.
  • I saw a funny movie last night.

How common is "funny"?

Funny is the 1,397th most common word in English.

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