How to pronounce fanpire
Say it like FAN-py-er. Fanpire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- py
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanpire 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.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fanpire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAN-py-uh.
What does fanpire mean?
- A fan of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight book series or the associated films.
Where does fanpire come from?
Blend of fan + vampire.
Questions about saying fanpire
How do you pronounce fanpire?
Say FAN-py-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænpaɪər/. In British English it is /ˈfænpaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanpire?
Fanpire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · py · er.
Is fanpire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfænpaɪə/ (FAN-py-uh).