Proper Pronunciation Guide

facetious

[fə si ʃəs]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “a” in the frist syllable as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce the letter “e” like the name of the letter itself—
    /i/—and stress it.
  • Pronounce the letters “ti” as
    /ʃ/, making the final syllable [ʃəs].

Practice Sentence:

 That was a very facetious remark.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Humorous and amusing; not to be taken literally or seriously but sometimes also having a bit of a sting or bite to it.

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