How to pronounce litfan
Say it like LIT-fan. Litfan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litfan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of litfan
American and British speakers say litfan in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪtfæn/ in the US and /ˈlɪtfæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIT-fan.
What does litfan mean?
- A science fiction fan primarily interested in written science fiction.
Where does litfan come from?
From lit (“literature”) + fan.
Questions about saying litfan
How do you pronounce litfan?
Say LIT-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtfæn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litfan?
Litfan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · fan.
Do Americans and Brits say litfan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪtfæn/ and the British form is /ˈlɪtfæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.