How to pronounce fenby
Say it like FEN-bee. Fenby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fenby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fenby
American and British speakers say fenby in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnbi/ in the US and /ˈfɛnbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-bee.
What does fenby mean?
- A feminine non-binary person.
Where does fenby come from?
Blend of femme + enby, possibly influenced by femboy.
Questions about saying fenby
How do you pronounce fenby?
Say FEN-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnbi/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fenby?
Fenby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say fenby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnbi/ and the British form is /ˈfɛnbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.