How to pronounce fiscal
Say it like FIS-kul. Fiscal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).
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- FIS
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiscal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fiscal
American and British speakers say fiscal in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪskəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪskəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIS-kul.
What does fiscal mean?
- involving financial matters“fiscal responsibility”
Where does fiscal come from?
From Middle French fiscal, from Latin fiscus (“treasury”) – see fiscus and fisc.
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Questions about saying fiscal
How do you pronounce fiscal?
Say FIS-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪskəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪskəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiscal?
Fiscal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say fiscal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪskəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪskəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.