How to pronounce farcical
Say it like FAR-suh-kul. Farcical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- suh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farcical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of farcical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-suh-kul.
What does farcical mean?
- Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
Where does farcical come from?
From farce + -ical, after comical etc.
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Questions about saying farcical
How do you pronounce farcical?
Say FAR-suh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrsəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːsəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farcical?
Farcical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · suh · kul.
Is farcical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɑːsəkəl/ (FAH-suh-kul).