How to pronounce fontange
Say it like fawn-TAHNZH. Fontange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNZH).
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- fawn
- TAHNZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fontange pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAHNZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fontange
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fon-TONZH.
What does fontange mean?
- A headdress popular among aristocrats in Europe in the late 17th century and early 18th century, made with pleated layers of starched lace and ribbon.
Where does fontange come from?
From Angélique de Fontanges, one of French king Louis XIV's mistresses, who sported the headdress.
Questions about saying fontange
How do you pronounce fontange?
Say fawn-TAHNZH. The American pronunciation is /fɔnˈtɑnʒ/. In British English it is /fɒnˈtɒnʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fontange?
Fontange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNZH). Broken into parts: fawn · TAHNZH.
Is fontange 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 /fɒnˈtɒnʒ/ (fon-TONZH).