How to pronounce fanonical
Say it like fuh-NON-ih-kul. Fanonical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON).
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- fuh
- NON
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanonical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fanonical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fuh-NON-ih-kul.
What does fanonical mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fanon.
Where does fanonical come from?
From fanon + -ical.
Words that rhyme with fanonical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fanonical.
Questions about saying fanonical
How do you pronounce fanonical?
Say fuh-NON-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑnɪkəl/. In British English it is /fəˈnɒnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanonical?
Fanonical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON). Broken into parts: fuh · NON · ih · kul.
Is fanonical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fəˈnɒnɪkəl/ (fuh-NON-ih-kul).