How to pronounce faceguard
Say it like FAYS-gard. Faceguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfeɪsˌɡɑrd/FAYS-gard
UK British/ˈfeɪsˌɡɑːd/FAYS-gahd
- FAYS
- gard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faceguard 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.
- gardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of faceguard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAYS-gahd.
What does faceguard mean?
noun
- A protective guard for the face.
Where does faceguard come from?
From face + guard.
Questions about saying faceguard
How do you pronounce faceguard?
Say FAYS-gard. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪsˌɡɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪsˌɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faceguard?
Faceguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYS). Broken into parts: FAYS · gard.
Is faceguard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfeɪsˌɡɑːd/ (FAYS-gahd).