How to pronounce fictioneer
Say it like fik-shuh-NEE-uh. Fictioneer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- fik
- shuh
- NEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fictioneer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fictioneer
American and British speakers say fictioneer in essentially the same way: /ˌfɪkʃəˈniə/ in the US and /ˌfɪkʃəˈniːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fik-shuh-NEE-uh.
What does fictioneer mean?
- A writer of fiction, especially one who produces many publications.
Where does fictioneer come from?
From fiction + -eer.
Words that rhyme with fictioneer
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Questions about saying fictioneer
How do you pronounce fictioneer?
Say fik-shuh-NEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪkʃəˈniə/. In British English it is /ˌfɪkʃəˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fictioneer?
Fictioneer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: fik · shuh · NEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say fictioneer the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɪkʃəˈniə/ and the British form is /ˌfɪkʃəˈniːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.