How to Pronounce "francis"
word
/ˈfɹænsəs/, /ˈfɹænsɪs/
FRAN-sis
/ˈfrɑːnsəs/, /ˈfrɑːnsɪs/
FRAHN-sis
Definition
A male given name, and sometimes a family name. It refers to a person with that name, such as Saint Francis or Pope Francis.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɹænsəs/, /ˈfɹænsɪs/
British English
/ˈfrɑːnsəs/, /ˈfrɑːnsɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRAN-sis
UK
FRAHN-sis
Listen in Context
My teacher is named Francis.
I met Francis at school today.
Francis lives next to my aunt.
Have you seen Francis? He left his phone on the table.