How to Pronounce "Facade"
Medium🌐 French word
IPA
fəˈsɑːd
Syllables:
fa·cade
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What does "Facade" mean?
nounThe front of a building; also a deceptive outward appearance.
Example:
"The building's impressive facade was designed to attract visitors and convey a sense of elegance."
Origin of "Facade"
From French façade, from Italian facciata, from faccia meaning face.
How to Say "Facade"
🗣️ Step by Step
The word 'facade' is broken down into three parts: 'fuh', which sounds like 'fuh' in 'fun'; 'sah', pronounced like 'sah' in 'saw'; and 'd', sounding like the letter 'd'. The stress is on the second syllable, so say 'fuh-SAH-d'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is to mispronounce 'facade' with a hard 'k' sound, like 'fa-kade', which leads to misinterpretation of the original French pronunciation.
💬 Example
The building's impressive facade was designed to attract visitors and convey a sense of elegance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Facade?
Facade is pronounced fəˈsɑːd. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Facade hard to pronounce?
Facade is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is fəˈsɑːd.
What language is Facade from?
Facade originates from French. From French façade, from Italian facciata, from faccia meaning face.