How to pronounce fictile
Say it like FIK-tul. Fictile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fictile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fictile
American and British speakers say fictile in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪktəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪktəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-tul.
What does fictile mean?
- Capable of being molded into the shape of an artifact or art work
- Molded of clay or earth
- Of or relating to earthenware
Where does fictile come from?
Latin fictilus, from fictus (from fingere (“to shape, form, devise”)) + -ilis
Questions about saying fictile
How do you pronounce fictile?
Say FIK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪktəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fictile?
Fictile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say fictile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪktəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪktəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.