How to pronounce facelift
Say it like FAY-slift. Facelift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- slift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facelift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sliftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of facelift
American and British speakers say facelift in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪˌslɪft/ in the US and /ˈfeɪˌslɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-slift.
What does facelift mean?
- Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.
- Any activity undertaken to renew, revamp, update, or improve the appearance of something.“The old building will get a facelift with new paint, carpet, and decoration.”
- To perform a facelift upon.
Where does facelift come from?
From face + lift.
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Questions about saying facelift
How do you pronounce facelift?
Say FAY-slift. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪˌslɪft/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪˌslɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facelift?
Facelift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · slift.
Do Americans and Brits say facelift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪˌslɪft/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪˌslɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.