How to Pronounce Fallacy

To pronounce "fallacy", say FALL-acy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæləsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfæləsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fallacy”

"fallacy" has 2 syllables: fall-acy. It rhymes with dalasi and galasie, if that helps it stick.

What does fallacy mean?

noun

  1. Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.
  2. An argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not. A specious argument.

Synonyms

deceitfulnessdeception

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Words that rhyme with fallacy

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dalasigalasiehalliseyphallaceae

Related words

illusiondeceptiondelusiondeceitfalsehoodaberrationmisunderstandingerror

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fallacy"?▾

"Fallacy" has 2 syllables: fall · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "fallacy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fallacy" is /ˈfæləsi/.

What does "fallacy" mean?▾

Fallacy: Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.

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