How to pronounce fauces
Say it like FAW-seez. Fauces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW).
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- FAW
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fauces
American and British speakers say fauces in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔsiz/ in the US and /ˈfɒsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOS-eez.
What does fauces mean?
- The narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx, situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue.
- The throat of a calyx, corolla, etc.
- That portion of the interior of a spiral shell which can be seen by looking into the aperture.
Where does fauces come from?
Borrowing from Latin faucēs (“the upper part of a throat”).
Questions about saying fauces
How do you pronounce fauces?
Say FAW-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔsiz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauces?
Fauces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW). Broken into parts: FAW · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say fauces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔsiz/ and the British form is /ˈfɒsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.