How to pronounce neofan
Say it like NEE-oh-fan. Neofan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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US American/ˈnioʊfæn/NEE-oh-fan
UK British/ˈniːəʊfæn/NEE-oh-fan
- NEE
- oh
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neofan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of neofan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-oh-fan.
What does neofan mean?
noun
- A newcomer to science fiction; a fan who is extremely new and inexperienced with the genre; a beginner.
Where does neofan come from?
From neo- + fan.
Questions about saying neofan
How do you pronounce neofan?
Say NEE-oh-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˈnioʊfæn/. In British English it is /ˈniːəʊfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neofan?
Neofan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · oh · fan.
Is neofan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈniːəʊfæn/ (NEE-oh-fan).