How to pronounce fallacious
Say it like fuh-LAY-shus. Fallacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
- fuh
- LAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fallacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fallacious
American and British speakers say fallacious in essentially the same way: /fəˈleɪʃəs/ in the US and /fəˈleɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-LAY-shus.
What does fallacious mean?
- Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.
- Deceptive or misleading.
Where does fallacious come from?
From Old French fallacieux (whence -acious), from Latin fallācia, from fallāx, from fallere.
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Questions about saying fallacious
How do you pronounce fallacious?
Say fuh-LAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /fəˈleɪʃəs/. In British English it is /fəˈleɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fallacious?
Fallacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: fuh · LAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say fallacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈleɪʃəs/ and the British form is /fəˈleɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.