How to pronounce fanatics
Say it like fuh-NAT-iks. Fanatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT).
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- fuh
- NAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanatics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fanatics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-NAT-iks.
What does fanatics mean?
- plural of fanatic How to pronounce fanatic
Words that rhyme with fanatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fanatics.
- mathematics
- informatics
- acrobatics
- systematics
- dramatics
- kinematics
- statics
- pragmatics
- numismatics
- aerobatics
Questions about saying fanatics
How do you pronounce fanatics?
Say fuh-NAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnætɪks/. In British English it is /fəˈnætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanatics?
Fanatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT). Broken into parts: fuh · NAT · iks.
Is fanatics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈnætɪks/ (fuh-NAT-iks).