How to pronounce xenofiction
Say it like ZEN-uh-fik-shun. Xenofiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- uh
- fik
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenofiction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenofiction
American and British speakers say xenofiction in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛnəfɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˈzɛnəfɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEN-uh-fik-shun.
What does xenofiction mean?
- Fictional stories about non-humans, especially extraterrestrials.
- Fiction written from the point of view of a non-human character.
Where does xenofiction come from?
From xeno- + fiction.
Questions about saying xenofiction
How do you pronounce xenofiction?
Say ZEN-uh-fik-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnəfɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnəfɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenofiction?
Xenofiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · uh · fik · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say xenofiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛnəfɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈzɛnəfɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.