How to pronounce phases
Say it like FAY-zuz. Phases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phases 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phases
American and British speakers say phases in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪzəz/ in the US and /ˈfeɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-ziz.
What does phases mean?
- plural of phase How to pronounce phase
- third-person singular simple present indicative of phase How to pronounce phase
- plural of phasis
Questions about saying phases
How do you pronounce phases?
Say FAY-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪzəz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phases?
Phases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say phases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪzəz/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.