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How to pronounce:
fancy
Definition:
(nou) something many people believe that is false (nou) a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination (nou) a predisposition to like something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfænsi
Examples:
The casing was fancy.
The cover of the book was fancy.
The dialectician talked in a fancy tone.
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Common mistakes of fancy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "fan-" instead of "fan-". This leads to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈfæn.si/ in US and UK.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Many tend to pronounce the "c" too strongly, making it sound like "fancy" instead of "fancy". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "c" soft, almost blending it into the "y": /ˈfæn.si/.
- Dropping the "y" sound: Some speakers might say "fan" and omit the "cy" entirely. This makes the word incomplete. Tip: Always include the "y" sound at the end to ensure clarity: /ˈfæn.si/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is using a long "a" sound, pronouncing it like "faincy." This alters the word entirely. Tip: Use a short "a" sound as in "cat": /ˈfæn.si/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "fancy" with "fancy" or "fancy," changing the meaning. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pay attention to context and pronunciation to differentiate: /ˈfæn.si/.