How to pronounce fanned
Say it like FAND. Fanned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fanned
American and British speakers say fanned in essentially the same way: /fænd/ in the US and /fænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAND.
What does fanned mean?
- simple past and past participle of fan How to pronounce fan
- Having a fan-line appearance.
- Brought into a more passionate or extreme state; invigorated.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- spread-out
Words that rhyme with fanned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fanned.
Questions about saying fanned
How do you pronounce fanned?
Say FAND. The American pronunciation is /fænd/. In British English it is /fænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanned?
Fanned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAND.
Do Americans and Brits say fanned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fænd/ and the British form is /fænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.