How to Pronounce "fanfare"
word
ˈfænˌfɛɹ
FAN-fair
fˈænfeə
FAN-fair
Definition
A short, loud piece of music played with brass instruments to celebrate something; also, a showy display or public attention given to someone or something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfænˌfɛɹ
British English
fˈænfeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAN-fair
UK
FAN-fair
Listen in Context
The king arrived with great fanfare.
The parade started with a fanfare.
He launched his new book without any fanfare.
All the media attention was just a lot of fanfare.