How to pronounce fait
Say it like FAYT. Fait is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fait
American and British speakers say fait in essentially the same way: /feɪt/ in the US and /feɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYT.
What does fait mean?
- Only used in fait accompli.
Words that rhyme with fait
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Words that sound like fait
Questions about saying fait
How do you pronounce fait?
Say FAYT. The American pronunciation is /feɪt/. In British English it is /feɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fait?
Fait is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say fait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪt/ and the British form is /feɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as fait?
Fait sounds the same as fate, fete in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.