How to pronounce "baldfaced" in English
ˈbɑːldˌfeɪst
BAHLD·fayst
Primary stress: BAHLD
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “baldfaced”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
BAHLD
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
fayst
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("BAHLD"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not pronounce "-ed" as an extra syllable.
How Native Speakers Say It: Voice a clean /d/ consonant at the end of the root word smoothly.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "baldfaced" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "baldfaced is" sounds like "baldfaced-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "baldfaced" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
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But that is a baldfaced
Hear it in context: “baldfaced”
1 clipThe English word “baldfaced” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈbɑːldˌfeɪst (phonetic respelling: BAHLD-fayst). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (BAHLD · fayst), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (BAHLD). Grammatically, “baldfaced” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “baldfaced” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @2:21
“been conditioned to believe that school equals education. And if you're not in school or not doing well in school, then you must not be educated. But that is a baldfaced educated. But that is a baldfaced”
Definition & Meaning: “baldfaced”
- Having no disguise or concealment; blatant and audacious.
Example Sentences (2)
- “He told a baldfaced lie to the committee.”
- “And if you're not in school or not doing well in school, then you must not be educated. But that is a baldfaced”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “baldfaced”
- Pronunciation:
- BAHLD-fayst
- Syllables:
- BAHLD · fayst
- Written Hyphenation:
- bald · faced
- Primary stress:
- BAHLD
- IPA:
- ˈbɑːldˌfeɪst
- Hear it in context
- baldfaced
Words that Rhyme with “baldfaced”
-ɑldˌfeɪstWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"baldfaced" (⁄ˈbɑːldˌfeɪst⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "baldfaced" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about baldfaced
How do you pronounce “baldfaced”?
“baldfaced” is pronounced ⁄ˈbɑːldˌfeɪst⁄ (BAHLD-fayst). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “baldfaced”?
“baldfaced” has 2 syllables: BAHLD · fayst.
Where is the stress in “baldfaced”?
The primary stress in “baldfaced” is on “BAHLD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “baldfaced” mean?
Having no disguise or concealment; blatant and audacious.
How can I hear “baldfaced” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “baldfaced”?
Do not pronounce "-ed" as an extra syllable. Voice a clean /d/ consonant at the end of the root word smoothly.