How to pronounce fanboy
Say it like FAN-boy. Fanboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of fanboy
American and British speakers say fanboy in essentially the same way: /ˈfænˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈfænˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-boy.
What does fanboy mean?
- To worship, support, drool over the object of affection; to be a fanboy.
Where does fanboy come from?
From fan + boy.
Questions about saying fanboy
How do you pronounce fanboy?
Say FAN-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfænˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanboy?
Fanboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say fanboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfænˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.