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How to pronounce fanslation

Say it like fanz-LAY-shun. Fanslation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).

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US American/fænzˈleɪʃən/fanz-LAY-shun
UK British/fænzˈleɪʃən/fanz-LAY-shun
  • fanz
  • LAY
  • shun
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Fanslation pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. fanzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  3. shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of fanslation

American and British speakers say fanslation in essentially the same way: /fænzˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /fænzˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.

British respelling: fanz-LAY-shun.

What does fanslation mean?

noun
  1. An unofficial translation of the dialogue or text of a media product (such as a manga, television program, or video game) from one language to another which is done by fans rather than by its producer.

Where does fanslation come from?

Blend of fan + translation.

Words that rhyme with fanslation

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fanslation.

Questions about saying fanslation

How do you pronounce fanslation?

Say fanz-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /fænzˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /fænzˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in fanslation?

Fanslation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: fanz · LAY · shun.

Do Americans and Brits say fanslation the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /fænzˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /fænzˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).