How to pronounce pigface
Say it like PIG-fays. Pigface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- faysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pigface
American and British speakers say pigface in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-fays.
What does pigface mean?
- Any of various mesembryanthemums of the genus Carpobrotus, native to coastal areas of Australia, and producing edible fruits.
Where does pigface come from?
From pig + face.
Questions about saying pigface
How do you pronounce pigface?
Say PIG-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigface?
Pigface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · fays.
Do Americans and Brits say pigface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.