How to pronounce faces
Say it like FAY-suz. Faces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faces 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of faces
American and British speakers say faces in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈfeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-siz.
What does faces mean?
- plural of face How to pronounce face
- third-person singular simple present indicative of face How to pronounce face
Words that rhyme with faces
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of faces.
Questions about saying faces
How do you pronounce faces?
Say FAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faces?
Faces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say faces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.