How do you pronounce "fancy"?

In American English: /ˈfænsi/ (FANS-ee). In British English: /fˈænsi/ (F-ans). In Canadian English: /ˈfænsi/ (FANS-ee). In Australian English: /fˈansi/ (F).

Is "fancy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfænsi/ (FANS-ee), while in British English it's /fˈænsi/ (F-ans).

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fancy

/ˈfænsi/

FANS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fænsfan·icy

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