How to Pronounce Fantasy

To pronounce "fantasy", say FANT-asy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæntəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfæntəsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fantasy”

"fantasy" has 2 syllables: fant-asy. It rhymes with phantasy and cannaceae, if that helps it stick.

What does fantasy mean?

noun

  1. That which comes from one's imagination.
  2. The literary genre generally dealing with themes of magic and the supernatural, imaginary worlds and creatures, etc.

verb

  1. To fantasize (about).
  2. To have a fancy for; to be pleased with; to like.

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Words that rhyme with fantasy

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phantasycannaceaeannecyhanisee

Related words

phantasyfancyillusionimaginaryfigmentimaginationfantasticvision

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fantasy"?▾

"Fantasy" has 2 syllables: fant · asy.

What is the IPA transcription of "fantasy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fantasy" is /ˈfæntəsi/.

What does "fantasy" mean?▾

Fantasy: That which comes from one's imagination.

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