How to Pronounce Factoids

To pronounce "factoids", say FACT-oids — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

FACT-oids

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💡 Tip for remembering “factoids”

"factoids" has 2 syllables: fact-oids.

What does factoids 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

anecdoteshistoriesstoriestalestriviatidbitsnuggetsoddities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "factoids"?▾

"Factoids" has 2 syllables: fact · oids.

What does "factoids" mean?▾

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

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