How to Pronounce False

To pronounce "false", say FALS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fɒls/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fɒls/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “false”

"false" has 2 syllables: fals-e. It rhymes with waltz and haulse, if that helps it stick.

What does false mean?

noun

  1. One of two options on a true-or-false test.

    “The student received a failing grade for circling every true and false on her quiz.”

adjective

  1. Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
  2. Based on factually incorrect premises.

    “false legislation, false punishment”

adverb

  1. In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely.

Synonyms

lease

Antonyms

realtrue

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Words that rhyme with false

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waltzhaulselafalce

Related words

wrongincorrectinharmoniousunharmoniousinvalidunrealmistakenfaithlessly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "false"?▾

"False" has 2 syllables: fals · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "false"?▾

The IPA transcription of "false" is /fɒls/.

What does "false" mean?▾

False: One of two options on a true-or-false test.

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