How to Pronounce Fiscal

To pronounce "fiscal", say FISC-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪskəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪskəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fiscal”

"fiscal" has 2 syllables: fisc-al. It rhymes with driscoll and driskell, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fischl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fiscal mean?

noun

  1. A public official in certain countries having control of public revenue.
  2. Procurator fiscal, a public prosecutor.

adjective

  1. Related to the treasury of a country, company, region or city, particularly to government spending and revenue.
  2. Pertaining to finance and money in general; financial.

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Words that rhyme with fiscal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

driscolldriskelldriskillfischlmiskellsiskel

Related words

financialtaxcapitaltaxationmonetarymoneyfinancebudget

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiscal"?▾

"Fiscal" has 2 syllables: fisc · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "fiscal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fiscal" is /ˈfɪskəl/.

What does "fiscal" mean?▾

Fiscal: A public official in certain countries having control of public revenue.

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