How to pronounce factoid
Say it like FAK-toyd. Factoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factoid 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.
- toydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of factoid
American and British speakers say factoid in essentially the same way: /ˈfækˌtɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈfækˌtɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-toyd.
What does factoid mean?
- An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
- An interesting item of trivia; a minor fact.
Where does factoid come from?
From fact + -oid (“similar, but not the same”); coined by American writer Norman Mailer in 1973 in Marilyn: A Biography, defined as "facts which have no existence before appearing in a magazine or newspaper, creations which are not so much
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Questions about saying factoid
How do you pronounce factoid?
Say FAK-toyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækˌtɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfækˌtɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factoid?
Factoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · toyd.
Do Americans and Brits say factoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfækˌtɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfækˌtɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.