How to pronounce fansplain
Say it like fan-SPLAYN. Fansplain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYN).
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US American/ˌfænˈspleɪn/fan-SPLAYN
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- fan
- SPLAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fansplain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SPLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does fansplain mean?
verb
- To explain something as a fan or in a fannish manner.
Where does fansplain come from?
From fan + -splain.
Words that rhyme with fansplain
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Questions about saying fansplain
How do you pronounce fansplain?
Say fan-SPLAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌfænˈspleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fansplain?
Fansplain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYN). Broken into parts: fan · SPLAYN.