To pronounce "factitious", say FACT-it-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /fækˈtɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fækˈtɪʃəs/
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"factitious" has 3 syllables: fact-it-ious. It rhymes with capricious and pernicious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Factitious" has 3 syllables: fact · it · ious.
The IPA transcription of "factitious" is /fækˈtɪʃəs/.
Factitious: Created by humans; artificial.
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