How to Pronounce Fallacious

To pronounce "fallacious", say FALL-ac-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fallacious”

"fallacious" has 3 syllables: fall-ac-ious. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does fallacious mean?

adjective

  1. Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.
  2. Deceptive or misleading.

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Words that rhyme with fallacious

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salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousmendaciousvoraciousefficaciousperspicacious

Related words

deceitfulfraudulentdishonestincorrectwrongdishonorableinvalidunsound

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fallacious"?▾

"Fallacious" has 3 syllables: fall · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "fallacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fallacious" is /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/.

What does "fallacious" mean?▾

Fallacious: Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.

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