How to pronounce facetiously
Say it like fuh-SEE-shuh-slee. Facetiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce facetiously. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- fuh
- SEE
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facetiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of facetiously
American and British speakers say facetiously in essentially the same way: /fəˈsiʃəsli/ in the US and /fəˈsiːʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-SEE-shuh-slee.
What does facetiously mean?
- In a facetious or flippant manner; in a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
- In a pleasantly humorous or playful fashion.
Where does facetiously come from?
From facetious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying facetiously
How do you pronounce facetiously?
Say fuh-SEE-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈsiʃəsli/. In British English it is /fəˈsiːʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facetiously?
Facetiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: fuh · SEE · shuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say facetiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈsiʃəsli/ and the British form is /fəˈsiːʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.