How to pronounce efface
Say it like ih-FAYS. Efface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYS).
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- ih
- FAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Efface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep 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 efface
American and British speakers say efface in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfeɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FAYS.
What does efface mean?
- To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.“Do not efface what I've written on the chalkboard.”
- To cause to disappear as if by rubbing out or striking out.“Some people like to efface their own memories with alcohol.”
- To make oneself inobtrusive as if due to modesty or diffidence.“Many people seem shy, but they really just efface for meekness.”
Where does efface come from?
From Middle French effacer (“erase”), from Old French esfacier (“remove the face”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with efface
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Questions about saying efface
How do you pronounce efface?
Say ih-FAYS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfeɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in efface?
Efface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAYS). Broken into parts: ih · FAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say efface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfeɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.