How to pronounce fanfaronade
Say it like fan-fer-uh-NAYD. Fanfaronade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAYD).
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US American/ˌfænfɛrəˈneɪd/fan-fer-uh-NAYD
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- fan
- fer
- uh
- NAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanfaronade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does fanfaronade mean?
noun
- Empty, self-assertive boasting; an instance of such behavior.
- Loud, showy display, celebration or proclamation (of something), sometimes involving the playing of trumpets or other musical instruments.
- To engage in empty, self-assertive boasting.
- To proclaim loudly; to promote enthusiastically.
- To make a noisy, showy display or celebration; to play a fanfare.
Where does fanfaronade come from?
From French fanfaronnade (“bragging, boasting”); other senses influenced by fanfare.
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Questions about saying fanfaronade
How do you pronounce fanfaronade?
Say fan-fer-uh-NAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌfænfɛrəˈneɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanfaronade?
Fanfaronade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAYD). Broken into parts: fan · fer · uh · NAYD.