Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

faceplate

/ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.19 in modern English

Syllables: face-plate
IPA: /ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.

noun

A rigid flat surface that has an active role in the interaction of a device with an operator or user.

noun

A transparent window forming part of a helmet directly in front of the wearer's face, allowing them to see out.

Example Sentences

"The keyboard's faceplate, that is, the cover holding the plastic key against the rubber keyboard, is usually molded ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic."

Etymology

Compound of face + plate.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/

Inflected Forms

faceplates (plural) face-plate (alternative) face plate (alternative)

Derived Forms

faceplated

Frequently Paired Words

case cover frontplate nameplate wallplate

Questions

How do you pronounce faceplate?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfeɪsˌpleɪt/.
What does faceplate mean?: A removable protective shield separating the inner workings of a machine from operator and observer.
Where does faceplate come from?: Compound of face + plate.

How to pronounce faceplate

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