How to Pronounce "take a fancy to"
expression
TAYK uh FAN-see too; TAYK uh FAN-see tuh; TAYK uh FAN-see ti
TAYK uh FAN-see too
Definition
To suddenly start liking someone or something, often in a way that is spontaneous and not deeply thought out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfænsi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈænsi/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh FAN-see too; TAYK uh FAN-see tuh; TAYK uh FAN-see ti
UK
TAYK uh FAN-see too
Listen in Context
She took a fancy to the puppy at the shelter.
He took a fancy to that old blue chair.
The boy took a fancy to playing chess with his grandfather.
I took a fancy to Italian food after my trip to Rome.