How to pronounce facilities
Say it like fuh-SIL-uh-teez. Facilities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- fuh
- SIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of facilities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-SIL-ih-teez.
What does facilities mean?
- plural of facility How to pronounce facility
- Synonym of facility in certain contexts.
- Facilities for urination and defecation: a toilet; a lavatory.
Words that rhyme with facilities
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of facilities.
Questions about saying facilities
How do you pronounce facilities?
Say fuh-SIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /fəˈsɪlətiz/. In British English it is /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facilities?
Facilities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: fuh · SIL · uh · teez.
Is facilities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/ (fuh-SIL-ih-teez).