How to pronounce fictitious
Say it like fik-TISH-us. Fictitious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- fik
- TISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fictitious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fictitious
American and British speakers say fictitious in essentially the same way: /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ in the US and /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fik-TISH-us.
What does fictitious mean?
- Invented; contrived.
Where does fictitious come from?
Borrowed from Latin fictīcius.
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Words that rhyme with fictitious
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Questions about saying fictitious
How do you pronounce fictitious?
Say fik-TISH-us. The American pronunciation is /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/. In British English it is /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fictitious?
Fictitious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: fik · TISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say fictitious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ and the British form is /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.