How to Pronounce Fancy

To pronounce "fancy", say FANCY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfæn.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfæn.si/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fancy”

"fancy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with necromancy and chancy, if that helps it stick.

What does fancy mean?

noun

  1. The imagination.
  2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.

adjective

  1. Decorative.

    “This is a fancy shawl.”

  2. Of a superior grade.

    “This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly.”

adverb

  1. In a fancy manner; fancily.

Synonyms

conceptionideathoughthobbyimpressiondecorativeornatehigh-endhighfalutin

Antonyms

plainsimple

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Words that rhyme with fancy

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necromancychancyfianceenancyclancyschmancysanseiansaechanceypancydancey

Related words

fancifuldressyfantasyfussyflamboyantshowyelaborateintricate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fancy"?▾

"Fancy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fancy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fancy" is /ˈfæn.si/.

What does "fancy" mean?▾

Fancy: The imagination.

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