How to Pronounce Faze

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/feɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “faze”

"faze" has 2 syllables: faz-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

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

What does faze mean?

verb

  1. To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb.

    “Jumping out of an airplane does not faze him, yet he is afraid to ride a roller coaster.”

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Words that rhyme with faze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faze"?▾

"Faze" has 2 syllables: faz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "faze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "faze" is /feɪz/.

What does "faze" mean?▾

Faze: To frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off (usually used in the negative); to disconcert, to perturb.

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