How to Pronounce Fact

To pronounce "fact", say FACT — one syllable, IPA /fækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fækt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fact”

"fact" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does fact mean?

noun

  1. Something actual as opposed to invented.

    “In this story, the Gettysburg Address is a fact, but the rest is fiction.”

  2. Something which is real.

    “Gravity is a fact, not a theory.”

interjection

  1. Used before making a statement to introduce it as a trustworthy one.

Antonyms

fiction

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Words that rhyme with fact

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

realityreallyfactualactualityfactuallyfactotruetruth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fact"?▾

"Fact" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fact"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fact" is /fækt/.

What does "fact" mean?▾

Fact: Something actual as opposed to invented.

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