How to pronounce deface
Say it like dih-FAYS. Deface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYS).
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- dih
- FAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deface
American and British speakers say deface in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfeɪs/ in the US and /dɪˈfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAYS.
What does deface mean?
- To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.“After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since.”
- To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.“He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them.”
- To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.“You get the Finnish state flag by defacing the national flag with the state coat of arms placed in the middle of the cross.”
Where does deface come from?
From Middle English defacen, from Old French defacier, desfacier (“to mutilate, destroy, disfigure”), from des- (“away from”) (see dis-) + Late Latin facia.
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Words that rhyme with deface
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Questions about saying deface
How do you pronounce deface?
Say dih-FAYS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfeɪs/. In British English it is /dɪˈfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deface?
Deface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYS). Broken into parts: dih · FAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say deface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfeɪs/ and the British form is /dɪˈfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.