How to pronounce "fantastic"

fantastic

Adjective
American
/fænˈtæstɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

fan tas tic

How natives say fantastic

British
/fænˈtæstɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

fan tas tic

How natives say fantastic

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'fan' where 'f' is from the front of the mouth.

  • Next, say 'tas' with a short vowel sound.

  • End with 'tic', stressing the first syllable.

Common Mistakes

  • Over-stressing 'tas' instead of 'fan-tas-tic'.

  • Mispronouncing the 'ic' (tick) as 'eek'.

  • Confusing 'fan-tas-tic' with 'fan-task'.

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'fantastic'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'tas'.

Is the 'a' in 'fan' pronounced like the letter 'a'?

No, it's pronounced like 'æ', similar to 'cat'.

Is there a silent letter in 'fantastic'?

No, all the letters are pronounced.

Definition

fantastic

Very good or excellent.

Word Family

fantasy

/ˈfæntəsi/

noun

imaginary story

Example: She loves fantasy novels.

fantasize

/ˈfæntəsaɪz/

verb

imagine

Example: He fantasizes about owning a car.

fantastically

/fænˈtæstɪkli/

adverb

in a fantastic way

Example: She performed fantastically.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Final 'tic' makes 'fantastic' distinct from 'fantasy'.

Stress differs; 'fantasize' accents differently.

'Fantastically' has more syllables, changing stress.

Pro Tips

Practice makes perfect

Record yourself saying 'fantastic' and compare with native speakers.

Break it down

Focus on adding stress to 'tas' to improve accuracy.

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