How to pronounce facebow
Say it like FAYS-boh. Facebow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYS).
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US American/ˈfeɪsboʊ/FAYS-boh
UK British/ˈfeɪsbəʊ/FAYS-boh
- FAYS
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facebow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of facebow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAYS-boh.
What does facebow mean?
noun
- A prosthodontic instrument used to transfer functional and aesthetic components from the patient's mouth to the dental articulator.
Where does facebow come from?
From face + bow.
Questions about saying facebow
How do you pronounce facebow?
Say FAYS-boh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪsboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪsbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facebow?
Facebow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYS). Broken into parts: FAYS · boh.
Is facebow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfeɪsbəʊ/ (FAYS-boh).