How to Pronounce Facelift

To pronounce "facelift", say FAC-el-ift — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “facelift”

"facelift" has 3 syllables: fac-el-ift. It rhymes with shift and miffed, if that helps it stick.

What does facelift mean?

noun

  1. Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.
  2. (by extension) Any activity undertaken to renew, revamp, update, or improve the appearance of something.

    “The old building will get a facelift with new paint, carpet, and decoration.”

verb

  1. To perform a facelift upon.

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Words that rhyme with facelift

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiftmiffeddriftriftliftswiftadriftgiftmakeshiftshriftsiftclift

Related words

face-liftliftingliftfacelickfacialfacemaskfacefacemaking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "facelift"?▾

"Facelift" has 3 syllables: fac · el · ift.

What is the IPA transcription of "facelift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "facelift" is /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/.

What does "facelift" mean?▾

Facelift: Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.

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