How to pronounce phase
Say it like FAYZ. Phase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of phase
American and British speakers say phase in essentially the same way: /feɪz/ in the US and /feɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYZ.
What does phase mean?
- any distinct time period in a sequence of events“we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected”
- (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary“the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system”
- a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
- arrange in phases or stages“phase a withdrawal”
- adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition“he phased the intake with the output of the machine”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with phase
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Words that sound like phase
Questions about saying phase
How do you pronounce phase?
Say FAYZ. The American pronunciation is /feɪz/. In British English it is /feɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phase?
Phase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say phase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪz/ and the British form is /feɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as phase?
Phase sounds the same as faze in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.