Jackson6612  +  324193 Sun, 04 Feb 07 05:52 PM Dictionary pronounces both ''fiance'' and ''fiancee'' in the same way. Isn't there any difference because fiancee has an extra e as compared to fiance? Jackson6612 Joined on Wed, Dec 27 2006 Senior Member 3,688 It’s a difficult question for any man to answer… Whether to follow his dreams no matter what… Or to give in slowly and let life lead you where it will. Difference Between

	Marvin A.  +  324254 Sun, 04 Feb 07 07:14 PM They are both French loanwords. The "e" has an acute accent on it in both. In French, adding an "e" changes the gender of the word, but in this case does not affect the pronunciation. Thus, both are pronounced: [ fiAnseI ] Marvin A. Joined on Fri, Dec 8 2006 Regular Member 638 Accents, Difference Between, Pronunciation, Genders

	Jackson6612  +  324284 Sun, 04 Feb 07 08:49 PM Dear Marvin, I am sorry to say but I think now I must let you know so that you can help me in much better way. I always find your way of pronunciation very difficult to understand. Please don't mind anything. I really love people like you who help others. I'm just trying to tell you that I just find your method is somewhat obscure to me. Take care. Jackson6612 Difference Between, Pronunciation

	Marius Hancu  +  324291 Sun, 04 Feb 07 09:18 PM No distinction. See if you understand the phonetic transcription given here: http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/fiance Marius Hancu Joined on Wed, Apr 26 2006 Veteran Member 11,673 Difference Between, Phonetics

	Kooyeen  +  324303 Sun, 04 Feb 07 09:30 PM Hi Jackson, I think Marvin uses SAMPA for phonetic transcription, here is the chart for English: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAMPA_chart_for_English Unfortunately, many dictionaries use their own ways to show phonetic transcription (like Merriam-Webster), so you better check the pronunciation guide every time you are not sure what transcriptions mean. Kooyeen Joined on Thu, Dec 22 2005 Italy Senior Member 4,969 Parental Advisory / Explicit Posts Difference Between, Pronunciation, Phonetics

	Grammar Geek  +  324312 Sun, 04 Feb 07 09:39 PM Jackson, I have heard them both said as either: fee-YAWN-say or fee-awn-SAY, but the same person would use the same pronunciation for both. I guess it's just a regional thing. Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,659 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random! Difference Between, Pronunciation

	New2grammar  +  324677 Mon, 05 Feb 07 04:16 PM Do you call a person fiance/fiancee after marriage registration or wedding ceremony (the oath and exchanging rings)? New2grammar Joined on Tue, Nov 21 2006 Veteran Member 7,676 Who wants to go sailing around the world with me? Difference Between, Marriage, Weddings

	Marvin A.  +  324685 Mon, 05 Feb 07 04:20 PM >> Do you call a person fiance/fiancee after marriage registration or wedding ceremony << After marriage, they're man and wife. It's after the proposal, that they're [ fiAnseI ] . Marvin A. Difference Between, Marriage, Weddings

	nona the brit  +  324687 Mon, 05 Feb 07 04:22 PM Neither. People are called this when they are 'engaged' - they have decided to get married. They are people who are going to get married in the future. When the marriage ceremony and registration has taken place you are no longer engaged, you are married, and so husband and wife. nona the brit Joined on Wed, Sep 22 2004 England Veteran Member 11,713 The name says it all. Difference Between, Marriage