How to Pronounce Fiction

To pronounce "fiction", say FICT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪk.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfɪk.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fiction”

"fiction" has 2 syllables: fict-ion. It rhymes with conviction and affliction, if that helps it stick.

What does fiction mean?

noun

Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
“I am a great reader of fiction.”
A verbal or written account that is not based on actual events (often intended to mislead).
“The butler’s account of the crime was pure fiction.”

Synonyms

fabrication figment

Antonyms

documentary fact non-fiction truth

Words that rhyme with fiction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conviction affliction contradiction depiction benediction restriction dereliction friction diction jurisdiction infliction constriction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiction"?▾

"Fiction" has 2 syllables: fict · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "fiction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fiction" is /ˈfɪk.ʃən/.

What does "fiction" mean?▾

Fiction: Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

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