word
French
Façade
fuh-SAHD
/fəˈsɑːd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
façade
Dictionary meaning
The face of a building; also a deceptive outward appearance.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
FAY-kahdFAY-sahd
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