How to pronounce faceplate
Say it like FAY-splayt. Faceplate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- splayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faceplate 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.
- splaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of faceplate
American and British speakers say faceplate in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪˌspleɪt/ in the US and /ˈfeɪˌspleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-splayt.
What does faceplate mean?
- A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
- A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.
- A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.
Where does faceplate come from?
Compound of face + plate.
Questions about saying faceplate
How do you pronounce faceplate?
Say FAY-splayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪˌspleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪˌspleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faceplate?
Faceplate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · splayt.
Do Americans and Brits say faceplate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪˌspleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪˌspleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.