How to pronounce facsimiles
Say it like fak-SIM-uh-leez. Facsimiles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
- fak
- SIM
- uh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facsimiles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of facsimiles
American and British speakers say facsimiles in essentially the same way: /fækˈsɪməliz/ in the US and /fækˈsɪməliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fak-SIM-uh-leez.
What does facsimiles mean?
- plural of facsimile How to pronounce facsimile
- third-person singular simple present indicative of facsimile How to pronounce facsimile
Questions about saying facsimiles
How do you pronounce facsimiles?
Say fak-SIM-uh-leez. The American pronunciation is /fækˈsɪməliz/. In British English it is /fækˈsɪməliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facsimiles?
Facsimiles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: fak · SIM · uh · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say facsimiles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fækˈsɪməliz/ and the British form is /fækˈsɪməliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.