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How to pronounce farcical

farcical
/ˈfɑːrsəkəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈfɑːrsɪkəl/.

Farcical, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce farcical?

Farcical is pronounced /ˈfɑːrsəkəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈfɑːrsɪkəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in farcical?

Farcical has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in farcical?

The first syllable: /ˈfɑːrsəkəl/.

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