How to Pronounce Faience

To pronounce "faience", say FAIENC-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

FAIENC-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “faience”

"faience" has 2 syllables: faienc-e. It rhymes with conveyance and abeyance, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fayence — easy to mix up when writing.

What does faience mean?

noun

  1. A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic.
  2. The beads and small ornaments of the eastern Mediterranean. (Of bronze and iron age manufacture using frit technology.)

Words that rhyme with faience

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveyanceabeyancefayence

Related words

stanniferousflintwaremajolicafigulineyellowwareporcelainfengitezellige

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faience"?▾

"Faience" has 2 syllables: faienc · e.

What does "faience" mean?▾

Faience: A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic.

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