How to pronounce factual
Say it like FAK-choo-ul. Factual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factual 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of factual
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: FAK-choorl.
What does factual mean?
- existing in act or fact“rocks and trees...the actual world”“actual heroism”
- of or relating to or characterized by facts“factual considerations”
Where does factual come from?
From fact + -ual, modeled after, and by analogy with, actual.
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Words that rhyme with factual
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Questions about saying factual
How do you pronounce factual?
Say FAK-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæktʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˈfæktʃʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factual?
Factual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · choo · ul.
Is factual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfæktʃʊəl/ (FAK-choorl).