To pronounce "facade", say fuh-SAHD — 2 syllables, IPA /fəˈsɑd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
facade
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/fəˈsɑd/
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/fəsˈɑːd/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"facade" has 2 syllables: facade. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.
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To pronounce "facade", say fuh-SAHD — 2 syllables, IPA /fəˈsɑd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Facade" has 2 syllables.
The IPA transcription of "facade" is /fəˈsɑd/.
Facade: The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
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