How to pronounce facade
Say it like fuh-SAHD. Facade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHD).
- fuh
- SAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The c sounds like s: 'fuh-SAHD'. The final e is silent.
Facade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of facade
American and British speakers say facade in essentially the same way: /fəˈsɑd/ in the US and /fəˈsɑːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-SAHD.
What does facade mean?
- The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
- The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as the prospect of an organ.
- A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
- To cover or disguise an outward appearance.
Where does facade come from?
Borrowed from French façade, from Italian facciata, a derivation of faccia (“front”), from Latin faciēs (“face”); compare face.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with facade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of facade.
Questions about saying facade
How do you pronounce facade?
Say fuh-SAHD. The American pronunciation is /fəˈsɑd/. In British English it is /fəˈsɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facade?
Facade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHD). Broken into parts: fuh · SAHD.
Do Americans and Brits say facade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈsɑd/ and the British form is /fəˈsɑːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.