How to pronounce defacing
Say it like dih-FAY-sing. Defacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- dih
- FAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defacing 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.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of defacing
American and British speakers say defacing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈfeɪsɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FAY-singg.
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Words that rhyme with defacing
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Questions about saying defacing
How do you pronounce defacing?
Say dih-FAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈfeɪsɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defacing?
Defacing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: dih · FAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say defacing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈfeɪsɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.