How to pronounce fractious
Say it like FRAK-shus. Fractious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
- FRAK
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fractious
American and British speakers say fractious in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækʃəs/ in the US and /ˈfrækʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-shus.
What does fractious mean?
- Given to troublemaking.
- Irritable; argumentative; quarrelsome.
Where does fractious come from?
From fraction (“discord”) (now obsolete) + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unfractious
Questions about saying fractious
How do you pronounce fractious?
Say FRAK-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækʃəs/. In British English it is /ˈfrækʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractious?
Fractious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say fractious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækʃəs/ and the British form is /ˈfrækʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.