How to pronounce typeface
Say it like TYPE-fays. Typeface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE).
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- TYPE
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typeface pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of typeface
American and British speakers say typeface in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYPE-fays.
What does typeface mean?
- The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
- The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.
Where does typeface come from?
From type + face.
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Questions about saying typeface
How do you pronounce typeface?
Say TYPE-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typeface?
Typeface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE). Broken into parts: TYPE · fays.
Do Americans and Brits say typeface the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.