How to pronounce fancied
Say it like FAN-seed. Fancied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fancied 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.
- seedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fancied
American and British speakers say fancied in essentially the same way: /ˈfænsid/ in the US and /ˈfænsid/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-seed.
What does fancied mean?
- Existing only in the fancy (“imagination”) or by social convention; imaginary, imagined; supposed; perceived rather than real.“The plant was named for its fancied resemblance to a Roman spear.”
- Organized, or (especially of attire) designed, to suit one's fancy or whim.
- Having a fancy (“inclination, liking, or love”) for; desired, favorite.
- simple past and past participle of fancy How to pronounce fancy
Where does fancied come from?
From fancy (“to have a fancy for, like; to imagine, suppose”) + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fancied
How do you pronounce fancied?
Say FAN-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænsid/. In British English it is /ˈfænsid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fancied?
Fancied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · seed.
Do Americans and Brits say fancied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænsid/ and the British form is /ˈfænsid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.