How to pronounce facet
Say it like FAS-ut. Facet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfæsət/FAS-ut
UK British/ˈfeɪsɪt/FAY-sit
- FAS
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of facet
American and British speakers say facet in essentially the same way: /ˈfæsət/ in the US and /ˈfeɪsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-sit.
What does facet mean?
noun
- Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.“This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value.”
- One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.“The child's learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency.”
- One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.“We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it.”
- To cut a facet into a gemstone.
Where does facet come from?
Borrowed from French facette.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying facet
How do you pronounce facet?
Say FAS-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæsət/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facet?
Facet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say facet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæsət/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.