How to pronounce fanfiction
Say it like FAN-fik-shun. Fanfiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- fik
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanfiction 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.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fanfiction
American and British speakers say fanfiction in essentially the same way: /ˈfænfɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˈfænfɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-fik-shun.
What does fanfiction mean?
- Alternative form of fan fiction.
Questions about saying fanfiction
How do you pronounce fanfiction?
Say FAN-fik-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænfɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfænfɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanfiction?
Fanfiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · fik · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say fanfiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænfɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈfænfɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.