How to pronounce facially
Say it like FAY-shuh-lee. Facially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facially 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of facially
American and British speakers say facially in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪʃəli/ in the US and /ˈfeɪʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-shuh-lee.
What does facially mean?
- Using or involving the face.
- In a facial manner; on its face; as something appears to an initial impression, prior to a deeper analysis.“If a judicial authorization is facially valid, the party challenging it will have the burden of proving that it was invalid.”
Where does facially come from?
From facial + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with facially
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Questions about saying facially
How do you pronounce facially?
Say FAY-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪʃəli/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facially?
Facially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say facially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪʃəli/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.