How to Pronounce Fanciful

To pronounce "fanciful", say FANC-if-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfænsɪfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfænsɪfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fanciful”

"fanciful" has 3 syllables: fanc-if-ul.

What does fanciful mean?

adjective

  1. Imaginative or fantastic.
  2. Unreal or imagined.

Related words

fancyimaginaryimaginedcreativenotionaloriginativeunrealfantastic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fanciful"?▾

"Fanciful" has 3 syllables: fanc · if · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "fanciful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fanciful" is /ˈfænsɪfəl/.

What does "fanciful" mean?▾

Fanciful: Imaginative or fantastic.

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