How to pronounce factional
Say it like FAK-shuh-nul. Factional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factional 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of factional
American and British speakers say factional in essentially the same way: /ˈfækʃənəl/ in the US and /ˈfækʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-shuh-nul.
What does factional mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or composed of factions.
Where does factional come from?
From faction + -al.
Words that rhyme with factional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of factional.
Questions about saying factional
How do you pronounce factional?
Say FAK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈfækʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factional?
Factional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say factional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfækʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˈfækʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.