How to Pronounce Nancy

To pronounce "nancy", say NANCY — one syllable, IPA /ˈnænsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈnænsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nancy”

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

What does nancy mean?

noun

  1. An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.

Synonyms

friend of Dorothyomi-palonemama's boypansysissy

Words that rhyme with nancy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fancynecromancychancyfianceeclancyschmancysanseiansaechanceypancydancey

Related words

siennaromesienahamburgbarcelonacarolenancewhittier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nancy"?▾

"Nancy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nancy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nancy" is /ˈnænsi/.

What does "nancy" mean?▾

Nancy: An effeminate man, especially a homosexual.

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