How to Pronounce Fiasco

To pronounce "fiasco", say FIASC-o — 2 syllables, IPA /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɪˈæs.kəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fiasco”

"fiasco" has 2 syllables: fiasc-o. It rhymes with tabasco and brasco, if that helps it stick.

What does fiasco mean?

noun

  1. A sudden or unexpected failure.
  2. A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong.

Synonyms

debacle

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Words that rhyme with fiasco

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tabascobrascomascodofascoaskocascoebascoglascoeglassco

Related words

debaclechaosmessconfusionfailingdoomfailfailure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiasco"?▾

"Fiasco" has 2 syllables: fiasc · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "fiasco"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fiasco" is /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/.

What does "fiasco" mean?▾

Fiasco: A sudden or unexpected failure.

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