How to pronounce fauxthentic
Say it like foh-THEN-tik. Fauxthentic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN).
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- foh
- THEN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauxthentic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fauxthentic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-THEN-tik.
What does fauxthentic mean?
- Nonauthentic, but made to appear so; falsely authentic.
Where does fauxthentic come from?
Blend of faux + authentic.
Words that rhyme with fauxthentic
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Questions about saying fauxthentic
How do you pronounce fauxthentic?
Say foh-THEN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊˈθɛntɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊˈθɛntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauxthentic?
Fauxthentic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN). Broken into parts: foh · THEN · tik.
Is fauxthentic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊˈθɛntɪk/ (foh-THEN-tik).