To pronounce "facetiously", say FAC-et-iously — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
facetiously
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FAC-et-iously
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"facetiously" has 3 syllables: fac-et-iously. It rhymes with speciously, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Facetiously" has 3 syllables: fac · et · iously.
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