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face
Definition:
(nou) the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear (nou) the feelings expressed on a person's face (nou) the general outward appearance of something (nou) the striking or working surface of an implement (nou) a part of a person that is used to refer to a person (nou) a surface forming part of the outside of an object (nou) the part of an animal corresponding to the human face (nou) the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) (nou) a contorted facial expression (nou) a specific size and style of type within a type family (nou) status in the eyes of others (nou) impudent aggressiveness (nou) a vertical surface of a building or cliff
Phonetic Transcription:
feɪs
Examples:
The face of the skin is very fragile.
Images are part of the human mind's insatiable need to put a face to a name.
In the human anatomy, the chin is the lowermost part of the face.
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Common mistakes of face pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "face" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat". This leads to "fæs". Tip: Remember that "face" has the long vowel sound /eɪ/ in both US [feɪs] and UK [feɪs].
- Ignoring the final "e": A common mistake is to drop the final "e", resulting in "fæs" instead of "face". This alters the pronunciation. Tip: Always pronounce the final "e" silently, as it signals the long vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "f" sound: Some might stress the "f" too much, making it sound harsh, like "faaaace". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "f" soft and blend it smoothly into the vowel sound /eɪ/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "fa-ce". However, "face" is a single syllable word. Tip: Focus on pronouncing "face" as one fluid sound, emphasizing the /eɪ/ vowel.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "face" with "fuss", leading to mispronunciation as "fəs". This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "face" has /eɪ/, while "fuss" has /ʌ/.