To pronounce "fanny", say FANNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfæni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfæni/
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"fanny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with uncanny and tranny, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: fannie — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Her dress was so short you could nearly see her fanny.”
“Children, sit down on your fannies, and eat your lunch.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fanny" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "fanny" is /ˈfæni/.
Fanny: The female genitalia.
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