How to pronounce fanzine
Say it like FAN-zeen. Fanzine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfænˌzin/FAN-zeen
UK British/ˈfænˌziːn/FAN-zeen
- FAN
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanzine 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.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fanzine
American and British speakers say fanzine in essentially the same way: /ˈfænˌzin/ in the US and /ˈfænˌziːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-zeen.
What does fanzine mean?
noun
- A magazine, normally produced by amateurs, intended for people who share a common interest.
Where does fanzine come from?
Blend of fan + magazine.
Questions about saying fanzine
How do you pronounce fanzine?
Say FAN-zeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænˌzin/. In British English it is /ˈfænˌziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanzine?
Fanzine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · zeen.
Do Americans and Brits say fanzine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænˌzin/ and the British form is /ˈfænˌziːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.