English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Facsimile Pronunciation
Facsimile is pronounced fak-SI-muh-lee, IPA /fækˈsɪməli/.
fak-SI-muh-lee
US /fækˈsɪməli/ · UK /fækˈsɪmɪˌli/
Syllables: fak · SI · muh · lee (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: An exact copy of a document, picture, or book.
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Facsimile in a Sentence
- The library holds a facsimile of the first edition.
- A facsimile of the signature appears on every print.
- They sell facsimiles of the original map.
Common Mispronunciations of Facsimile
Not fak-SI-myl
Four beats, because the final e is sounded as a light ee. The ile ending here is nothing like the one in mile.
Not FAK-suh-muh-lee
Strike SI, the second beat, and keep the fak in front of it short.
Tip: Fax is a clipped form of this word, which is why a fax machine sends a facsimile.
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