How to Pronounce Facile

To pronounce "facile", say FAC-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfa.sʌɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfa.sʌɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “facile”

"facile" has 3 syllables: fac-il-e. It rhymes with vassal and hassle, if that helps it stick.

What does facile mean?

adjective

  1. Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.
  2. Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.

    “His facile disposition made him many friends.”

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Words that rhyme with facile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vassalhasslecastlegraciletasselnacellemasclepasselsphacelwrastlerasslephasel

Related words

superficialeasysilver-tonguedsmooth-spokeneffortlessarticulateeloquentfluent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "facile"?▾

"Facile" has 3 syllables: fac · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "facile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "facile" is /ˈfa.sʌɪl/.

What does "facile" mean?▾

Facile: Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.

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