How to Pronounce Falsely

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

FALS-ely

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💡 Tip for remembering “falsely”

"falsely" has 2 syllables: fals-ely.

What does falsely mean?

adverb

  1. In a false manner.

    “He protested his innocence to the end, claiming he had been falsely charged and convicted.”

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Related words

incorrectlydeceitfullyfraudulentlywronglyabusivelywrongfullymistakenlyerroneously

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "falsely"?▾

"Falsely" has 2 syllables: fals · ely.

What does "falsely" mean?▾

Falsely: In a false manner.

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