How to pronounce fantasy
Say it like FAN-tuh-see. Fantasy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- tuh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fantasy 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fantasy
American and British speakers say fantasy in essentially the same way: /ˈfæntəsi/ in the US and /ˈfæntəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-tuh-see.
What does fantasy mean?
- imagination unrestricted by reality“a schoolgirl fantasy”
- fiction with a large amount of imagination in it“she made a lot of money writing romantic fantasies”
- something many people believe that is false“they have the illusion that I am very wealthy”
- indulge in fantasies“he is fantasizing when he says he plans to start his own company”
Where does fantasy come from?
Verb from Middle English fantasien, from Old French fantasier.
Questions about saying fantasy
How do you pronounce fantasy?
Say FAN-tuh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæntəsi/. In British English it is /ˈfæntəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fantasy?
Fantasy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · tuh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say fantasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæntəsi/ and the British form is /ˈfæntəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.