How to pronounce fanon
Say it like FAN-un. Fanon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fanon
American and British speakers say fanon in essentially the same way: /ˈfænən/ in the US and /ˈfænən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-un.
What does fanon mean?
- A vestment reserved only for the Pope for use during a pontifical Mass.
- Part of a bishop's mitre. They are the tabs extending down from the mitre, often with a cross near the end of each. See lappet.
- A maniple.
- Elements introduced by fans which are not in the official canon of a fictional world but are widely believed to be or treated as if canonical.
Where does fanon come from?
From Middle English fanon, fanoun, from Old French fanon, from Medieval Latin fanō, from Frankish *fano, from Proto-Germanic *fanô.
Words that rhyme with fanon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fanon.
Questions about saying fanon
How do you pronounce fanon?
Say FAN-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænən/. In British English it is /ˈfænən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanon?
Fanon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · un.
Do Americans and Brits say fanon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænən/ and the British form is /ˈfænən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.