How to pronounce fractiousness
Say it like FRAK-shuh-snus. Fractiousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
- FRAK
- shuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractiousness 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fractiousness
American and British speakers say fractiousness in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækʃəsnəs/ in the US and /ˈfrækʃəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-shuh-snus.
What does fractiousness mean?
- The quality of being fractious; trouble-making; unruliness.
- A peevish or cranky nature.
Where does fractiousness come from?
From fractious + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unruliness
- willfulness
- wilfulness
Questions about saying fractiousness
How do you pronounce fractiousness?
Say FRAK-shuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækʃəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈfrækʃəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractiousness?
Fractiousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · shuh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say fractiousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækʃəsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈfrækʃəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.