How to Pronounce Facing

To pronounce "facing", say FAC-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “facing”

"facing" has 2 syllables: fac-ing. It rhymes with bracing and tracing, if that helps it stick.

What does facing mean?

verb

  1. (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

    “Face the sun.”

  2. (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).

    “Turn the chair so it faces the table.”

noun

  1. The most external portion of exterior siding.
  2. Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.

adjective

  1. Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction)
  2. (of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.

Synonyms

confrontdeal with

Antonyms

trailing

Words that rhyme with facing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bracingtracingdebasingpacingembracinglacingchasingcasingplacingdisplacingracingbasing

Related words

liningcladdingveneerfrontraisetraversingweighingsurrounding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "facing"?▾

"Facing" has 2 syllables: fac · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "facing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "facing" is /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/.

What does "facing" mean?▾

Facing: (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

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