How to Pronounce Farce

To pronounce "farce", say FARC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fɑːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fɑːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “farce”

"farce" has 2 syllables: farc-e. It rhymes with sparse and parse, if that helps it stick.

What does farce mean?

noun

  1. A style of humor marked by broad improbabilities with little regard to regularity or method.
  2. A motion picture or play featuring this style of humor.

    “The farce that we saw last night had us laughing and shaking our heads at the same time.”

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Words that rhyme with farce

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sparseparsebarsesarsetarsemarsefarsearcearschcarse

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "farce"?▾

"Farce" has 2 syllables: farc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "farce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "farce" is /fɑːs/.

What does "farce" mean?▾

Farce: A style of humor marked by broad improbabilities with little regard to regularity or method.

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