Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fandub

/ˈfændʌb/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
fan-dub
IPA
/ˈfændʌb/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A foreign language film or television show that has been dubbed into the local language by fans, amateurs or enthusiasts rather than by professional actors and actresses.

noun

An anime title that has been dubbed by fans.

American usage

verb

To overdub (a video) as a fan activity, translating the foreign language into the local language.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of fan + dub.

Usage

Inflected Forms

fandubs (plural) fandubs (present, singular) fandubbing (participle, present) fandubbed (participle, past) fandubbed (past)

Derived Forms

fandubber

Frequently Paired Words

fanslation fansub scanlation scanlate

Synonyms

fandubbing

Questions

How do you pronounce fandub?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfændʌb/.
What does fandub mean?
A foreign language film or television show that has been dubbed into the local language by fans, amateurs or enthusiasts rather than by professional actors and actresses.
Where does fandub come from?
Blend of fan + dub.

How to pronounce fandub

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