How to pronounce trufan
Say it like TROO-fan. Trufan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO).
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- TROO
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trufan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trufan
American and British speakers say trufan in essentially the same way: /ˈtruˌfæn/ in the US and /ˈtruːˌfæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROO-fan.
What does trufan mean?
- A very active and dedicated fan, particularly of science fiction.
Where does trufan come from?
From tru- (“true, genuine”) + fan.
Questions about saying trufan
How do you pronounce trufan?
Say TROO-fan. The American pronunciation is /ˈtruˌfæn/. In British English it is /ˈtruːˌfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trufan?
Trufan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO). Broken into parts: TROO · fan.
Do Americans and Brits say trufan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtruˌfæn/ and the British form is /ˈtruːˌfæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.