How to pronounce facedown
Say it like FAYS-down. Facedown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYS).
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- FAYS
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facedown 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.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of facedown
American and British speakers say facedown in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn/ in the US and /ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYS-down.
What does facedown mean?
- Alternative form of face-down.
- Alternative form of face-down.
- Alternative form of face-down (“a confrontation”).
Questions about saying facedown
How do you pronounce facedown?
Say FAYS-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facedown?
Facedown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYS). Broken into parts: FAYS · down.
Do Americans and Brits say facedown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.