How to Pronounce Fauces

To pronounce "fauces", say FAUC-es — 2 syllables, IPA /[fɔːsiːz]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/[fɔːsiːz]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fauces”

"fauces" has 2 syllables: fauc-es. It rhymes with mosses and chausses, if that helps it stick.

What does fauces mean?

noun

  1. The narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx, situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue.
  2. The throat of a calyx, corolla, etc.

Words that rhyme with fauces

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mosseschausseslossesbossescrossesglossestossesalbatrossesflosseshausasfosses

Related words

faucalfacefossulafiltrumfoussafaucitisfutchelupface

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fauces"?▾

"Fauces" has 2 syllables: fauc · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "fauces"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fauces" is /[fɔːsiːz]/.

What does "fauces" mean?▾

Fauces: The narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx, situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue.

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