How to pronounce factice
Say it like FAK-tis. Factice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
- FAK
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of factice
American and British speakers say factice in essentially the same way: /ˈfæktɪs/ in the US and /ˈfæktɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-tis.
What does factice mean?
- Vulcanized unsaturated vegetable or animal oil, used as a processing aid and property modifier in rubber.
- An oversized, mock perfume bottle, usually filled with colored water instead of perfume, used for display purposes in perfumeries.
Words that rhyme with factice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of factice.
Questions about saying factice
How do you pronounce factice?
Say FAK-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæktɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfæktɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factice?
Factice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · tis.
Do Americans and Brits say factice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæktɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfæktɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.