How to pronounce facemail
Say it like FAY-smayl. Facemail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- smayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facemail 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.
- smaylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of facemail
American and British speakers say facemail in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪˌsmeɪl/ in the US and /ˈfeɪˌsmeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-smayl.
What does facemail mean?
- Face-to-face communication, as opposed to other non-personal forms of communication.
- To engage in face-to-face conversation.
- To send a facemail.
Where does facemail come from?
From face + mail, modelled after email.
Questions about saying facemail
How do you pronounce facemail?
Say FAY-smayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪˌsmeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪˌsmeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facemail?
Facemail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · smayl.
Do Americans and Brits say facemail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪˌsmeɪl/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪˌsmeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.