How to pronounce facing
Say it like FAY-sing. Facing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of facing
American and British speakers say facing in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-sing.
What does facing mean?
- Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)“(Concluded on facing page)”
- Diverging in the direction of travel.
- The most external portion of exterior siding.
- Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
- A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
- present participle and gerund of face How to pronounce face“This side (facing) up.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with facing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of facing.
Questions about saying facing
How do you pronounce facing?
Say FAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facing?
Facing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say facing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.