How to Pronounce Factoid

To pronounce "factoid", say FACT-oid — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæktɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfæktɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “factoid”

"factoid" has 2 syllables: fact-oid.

What does factoid mean?

noun

  1. An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
  2. (originally North America) An interesting item of trivia; a minor fact.

Synonyms

factletmisconception

Related words

anecdoteshistoriesstoriestalestriviawordfactfacturdfactette

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "factoid"?▾

"Factoid" has 2 syllables: fact · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "factoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "factoid" is /ˈfæktɔɪd/.

What does "factoid" mean?▾

Factoid: An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.

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