How to pronounce phantasia
Say it like fan-TAY-zee-uh. Phantasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- fan
- TAY
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phantasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phantasia
American and British speakers say phantasia in essentially the same way: /fænˈteɪziə/ in the US and /fænˈteɪzɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fan-TAY-zih-uh.
What does phantasia mean?
- A phantasm (an impression received through the senses) or the faculty of receiving or representing these impressions.
- Something imaginary; a fantasy.
Words that rhyme with phantasia
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Words that sound like phantasia
Questions about saying phantasia
How do you pronounce phantasia?
Say fan-TAY-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /fænˈteɪziə/. In British English it is /fænˈteɪzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phantasia?
Phantasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: fan · TAY · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say phantasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fænˈteɪziə/ and the British form is /fænˈteɪzɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as phantasia?
Phantasia sounds the same as fantasia in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.