Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce facade
fuh-SAHD - two syllables, stress at the end; the 'c' is a soft 's'
US/fəˈsɑːd/
fəsɑːd
UK/fəˈsɑːd/
fəsɑːd
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Common mistake
The 'c' is an 's' sound - 'fuh-SAHD', not 'fuh-KADE'.
What “facade” means
The face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.
The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as the prospect of an organ.
In a sentence
- The front facade of the cathedral was restored after years of weathering.
- She kept a cheerful facade, even when she was tired inside.
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