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How to pronounce fiction in American English

“fiction” pronunciation by American speakers

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“fiction” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. it's science fiction but to have great science fiction you have to have great fiction and

    NASA

  2. Sounds like science fiction.

    NSF

  3. their science fiction film.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

Words that sound like “fiction”

Words one sound away from fiction — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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