How to pronounce fallacy
Say it like FAL-uh-see. Fallacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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- FAL
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fallacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fallacy
American and British speakers say fallacy in essentially the same way: /ˈfæləsi/ in the US and /ˈfæləsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-uh-see.
What does fallacy mean?
- Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.
- An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not; a specious argument.
Where does fallacy come from?
From Middle English fallaci, fallace, fallas, from Old French fallace (whence -acy), from Latin fallācia (“deception, deceit”), from fallāx (“deceptive, deceitful”), from fallere (“to deceive”).
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Questions about saying fallacy
How do you pronounce fallacy?
Say FAL-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæləsi/. In British English it is /ˈfæləsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fallacy?
Fallacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say fallacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæləsi/ and the British form is /ˈfæləsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.