How to pronounce factitious
Say it like fak-TISH-us. Factitious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- fak
- TISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factitious 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.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of factitious
American and British speakers say factitious in essentially the same way: /fækˈtɪʃəs/ in the US and /fækˈtɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fak-TISH-us.
What does factitious mean?
- Created by humans; artificial.
- Counterfeit, fabricated, fake.
Where does factitious come from?
Borrowed from Latin factītius (“artificial”), alternative form of factīcius, from faciō (“to make, do”).
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Words that rhyme with factitious
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Questions about saying factitious
How do you pronounce factitious?
Say fak-TISH-us. The American pronunciation is /fækˈtɪʃəs/. In British English it is /fækˈtɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factitious?
Factitious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: fak · TISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say factitious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fækˈtɪʃəs/ and the British form is /fækˈtɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.