How to pronounce redface
Say it like RED-fays. Redface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of redface
American and British speakers say redface in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌfeɪs/ in the US and /ˈrɛdˌfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-fays.
What does redface mean?
- A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.
Where does redface come from?
From red + face, based on earlier blackface.
Questions about saying redface
How do you pronounce redface?
Say RED-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redface?
Redface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · fays.
Do Americans and Brits say redface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌfeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdˌfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.