How to pronounce straightface
Say it like STRAYT-fays. Straightface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYT).
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- STRAYT
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of straightface
American and British speakers say straightface in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪtˌfeɪs/ in the US and /ˈstreɪtˌfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYT-fays.
What does straightface mean?
- An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males.
- The quality of sincerity or convincingness.
Where does straightface come from?
From straight + face.
Questions about saying straightface
How do you pronounce straightface?
Say STRAYT-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightface?
Straightface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYT). Broken into parts: STRAYT · fays.
Do Americans and Brits say straightface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪtˌfeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪtˌfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.