How to pronounce fiance
Say it like fee-AHN-say. Fiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN).
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- fee
- AHN
- say
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fiance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fee-OS-ay.
Other ways to say fiance
Fiance also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- fee-ahn-SAY /ˌfiˌɑnˈseɪ/
What does fiance mean?
- Alternative spelling of fiancé.
Questions about saying fiance
How do you pronounce fiance?
Say fee-AHN-say. The American pronunciation is /fiˈɑnˌseɪ/. In British English it is /fiˈɒseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiance?
Fiance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHN). Broken into parts: fee · AHN · say.
Is fiance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fiˈɒseɪ/ (fee-OS-ay).