How to Pronounce Kayfabe

To pronounce "kayfabe", say KAYF-ab-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪfeɪb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkeɪfeɪb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kayfabe”

"kayfabe" has 3 syllables: kayf-ab-e.

What does kayfabe mean?

noun

The act, situation, or code of portraying staged events, performances, rivalries, etc as authentic or spontaneous.
Similar fakery or suspension of disbelief in other contexts.

verb

To maintain kayfabe, to deceive by staying in character.

adjective

Of or related to kayfabe, especially forbidden to mention or show in order to maintain kayfabe.

Synonyms

work worked

Antonyms

shoot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kayfabe"?▾

"Kayfabe" has 3 syllables: kayf · ab · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kayfabe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kayfabe" is /ˈkeɪfeɪb/.

What does "kayfabe" mean?▾

Kayfabe: The act, situation, or code of portraying staged events, performances, rivalries, etc as authentic or spontaneous.

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