How to pronounce eofan
Say it like EE-oh-fan. Eofan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- oh
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eofan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of eofan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-oh-fan.
What does eofan mean?
- One of the very first science fiction fans, from the period 1930–33.
Where does eofan come from?
From eo- + fan. Coined by Jack Speer.
Questions about saying eofan
How do you pronounce eofan?
Say EE-oh-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˈioʊˌfæn/. In British English it is /ˈiːəʊˌfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eofan?
Eofan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · oh · fan.
Is eofan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːəʊˌfæn/ (EE-oh-fan).