Comment prononcer « facedown » en anglais
ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn
FAYS·down
Accent tonique principal : FAYS
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « facedown » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “facedown”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FAYS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
down
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("FAYS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "facedown" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "facedown is" sounds like "facedown-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "facedown" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Gregory: I SAW IT OCCUR, EVERYBODY ELSE IS FACEDOWN LOOKING AT THEIR DISPLAYS.”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“- So we wanna place these facedown so that we get...”— WIREDWatch clip
“pearl-handled pistol which he did not hesitate to brandish if needed floating facedown in the de perak river with no cut at all I'm gonna jump to this is in”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Both AIs played a version of poker known as Texas Hold ‘em, where each player gets two facedown cards that only they are allowed to look at.”— SciShowWatch clip
“decomposition process she was found facedown in some running water beneath the snow the official inquest simply concluded”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
“she was facedown in my class she wasn't moving this other kid who got accepted”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Gregory: I SAW IT OCCUR, EVERYBODY ELSE IS FACEDOWN LOOKING AT THEIR DISPLAYS.
Écouter en contexte: “facedown”
14 extraitsThe Anglais word “facedown” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn (phonetic respelling: FAYS-down). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (FAYS · down), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (FAYS). Grammatically, “facedown” functions as a adverb. SayItVid indexes 14 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “facedown” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Smithsonian Channel, WIRED, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #1 · @47:32
“OBVIOUSLY, A MAJOR MALFUNCTION. Gregory: I SAW IT OCCUR, EVERYBODY ELSE IS FACEDOWN LOOKING AT THEIR DISPLAYS. LOOKING AT THEIR DISPLAYS.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #2 · @1:56
“- Yeah, yeah, yeah, there we go. - So we wanna place these facedown so that we get... You know, if you put it on like that,”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @74:20
“for this silk ties then Ruby studded pocket watch and silver eyes and pearl-handled pistol which he did not hesitate to brandish if needed floating facedown in the de perak river with no cut at all I'm gonna jump to this is in facedown in the de perak river with no cut at all I'm gonna jump to this is in”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #4 · @0:46
“playing about 45,000 games. Both AIs played a version of poker known as Texas Hold ‘em, where each player gets two facedown cards that only they are allowed to look at. facedown cards that only they are allowed to look at.”
- 🇺🇸 USSimple HistoryClip #5 · @4:40
“part of her lips missing but this was thought to be all part of the decomposition process she was found facedown in some running water beneath the snow the official inquest simply concluded the snow the official inquest simply concluded”
Définition et signification: “facedown”
- In a position with the face directed toward the ground or a supporting surface.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “He dropped the phone facedown on the table.”
- “Gregory: I SAW IT OCCUR, EVERYBODY ELSE IS FACEDOWN LOOKING AT THEIR DISPLAYS.”
- “- So we wanna place these facedown so that we get...”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “facedown”
- Pronunciation:
- FAYS-down
- Syllabes:
- FAYS · down
- Written Hyphenation:
- face · down
- Accent tonique principal :
- FAYS
- IPA:
- ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn
- Écouter en contexte
- facedown
Mots qui riment avec “facedown”
-eɪsˌdaʊnMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "facedown" (⁄ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « facedown »
Comment prononcer « facedown » en anglais ?
« facedown » se prononce ⁄ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn⁄ (FAYS-down). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « facedown » ?
« facedown » compte 2 syllabes : FAYS · down.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « facedown » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « facedown » se trouve sur « FAYS ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « facedown » ?
In a position with the face directed toward the ground or a supporting surface.
Comment écouter « facedown » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 14 exemples vidéo de « facedown » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “facedown”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).