How to pronounce defaced
Say it like dih-FAYST. Defaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYST).
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- dih
- FAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaced 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.
- FAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of defaced
American and British speakers say defaced in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfeɪst/ in the US and /dɪˈfeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAYST.
What does defaced mean?
- simple past and past participle of deface How to pronounce deface
Words that rhyme with defaced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defaced.
Questions about saying defaced
How do you pronounce defaced?
Say dih-FAYST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfeɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈfeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaced?
Defaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYST). Broken into parts: dih · FAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say defaced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfeɪst/ and the British form is /dɪˈfeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.