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How to pronounce fiance

nounB1
feeahnSAY

/ˌfi.ɑnˈseɪ/

3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Related entry: fiancé

a man who has agreed to marry someone

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Meanings & examples

noun

a man who has agreed to marry someone

Her fiancé is from Chicago.

Good to know

Fiancé traditionally refers to a man; fiancée traditionally refers to a woman. Some speakers use fiancé for either person.

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