How to pronounce factious
Say it like FAK-shus. Factious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factious 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.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of factious
American and British speakers say factious in essentially the same way: /ˈfækʃəs/ in the US and /ˈfækʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-shus.
What does factious mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
- Given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination.
Where does factious come from?
From Latin factiosus (“divisive; inclined to separate”); derivative of factio.
Words that rhyme with factious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of factious.
Questions about saying factious
How do you pronounce factious?
Say FAK-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækʃəs/. In British English it is /ˈfækʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factious?
Factious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say factious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfækʃəs/ and the British form is /ˈfækʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.