To pronounce "fictional", say FICT-ion-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪkʃənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɪkʃənəl/
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"fictional" has 3 syllables: fict-ion-al. It rhymes with jurisdictional, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Romeo and Juliet are fictional characters.”
“The Simpsons is a fictional television show.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fictional" has 3 syllables: fict · ion · al.
The IPA transcription of "fictional" is /ˈfɪkʃənəl/.
Fictional: Invented, as opposed to real.
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