How to pronounce facies
Say it like FAY-shee-eez. Facies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- shee
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facies 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of facies
American and British speakers say facies in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪʃiˌiz/ in the US and /ˈfeɪʃiiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-shee-eez.
What does facies mean?
- General appearance.
- Facial features, like an expression or complexion, typical for patients having certain diseases or conditions.“costive facies”
- A body of rock with specified characteristics reflecting its formation, composition, age, and fossil content.
- plural of facie How to pronounce facie
Where does facies come from?
Borrowed from Latin faciēs (“form, configuration, figure; face, visage, countenance”).
Questions about saying facies
How do you pronounce facies?
Say FAY-shee-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪʃiˌiz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪʃiiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facies?
Facies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · shee · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say facies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪʃiˌiz/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪʃiiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.