How to pronounce fictions
Say it like FIK-shunz. Fictions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fictions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fictions
American and British speakers say fictions in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪkʃənz/ in the US and /ˈfɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-shunz.
What does fictions mean?
- plural of fiction How to pronounce fiction
Questions about saying fictions
How do you pronounce fictions?
Say FIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fictions?
Fictions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say fictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈfɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.