How to Pronounce "fast and furious"
expression
FAST and FYOO-ree-uhs
FAHST and fyaw-REE-uhs
Definition
Describes actions or events that happen very quickly and with a lot of energy or excitement. It can also refer to something intense, often chaotic or thrilling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæst/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfjʊɹiəs
British English
fˈɑːst/ /ˈænd/ /fjˈɔːɹɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAST and FYOO-ree-uhs
UK
FAHST and fyaw-REE-uhs
Listen in Context
The car race was fast and furious from start to finish.
The soccer game became fast and furious in the last ten minutes.
The debates in class suddenly turned fast and furious.
Things got fast and furious when the deadline was close.