How to pronounce afanc
Say it like AV-angk. Afanc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV).
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- AV
- angk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afanc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- angkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of afanc
American and British speakers say afanc in essentially the same way: /ˈævæŋk/ in the US and /ˈævæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: AV-angk.
What does afanc mean?
- A lake monster in Welsh mythology, described variously as resembling a crocodile, beaver or dwarf-like creature, and sometimes said to be a demon.
Where does afanc come from?
From Welsh afanc.
Questions about saying afanc
How do you pronounce afanc?
Say AV-angk. The American pronunciation is /ˈævæŋk/. In British English it is /ˈævæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afanc?
Afanc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AV). Broken into parts: AV · angk.
Do Americans and Brits say afanc the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈævæŋk/ and the British form is /ˈævæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.