How to Pronounce "facsimile"
word
fækˈsɪməɫi
fak-SIM-uh-lee
fæksˈɪmɪlˌi
faks-IM-i-lee
Definition
A facsimile is an exact copy or reproduction of a document, artwork, or object, especially one made to look like the original.
IPA Transcription
American English
fækˈsɪməɫi
British English
fæksˈɪmɪlˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fak-SIM-uh-lee
UK
faks-IM-i-lee
Listen in Context
This book is a facsimile of an ancient manuscript.
The museum displayed a facsimile of the original painting.
We received a facsimile of the contract by fax.
Some collectors pay a lot for a high-quality facsimile of rare documents.