Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

redface

/ˈɹɛdˌfeɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
red-face
IPA
/ˈɹɛdˌfeɪs/
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.

Uncountable

Etymology

From red + face, based on earlier blackface.

Usage

Phrases

red-faced

Frequently Paired Words

blackface brownface transface whiteface yellowface red-faced

Questions

How do you pronounce redface?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɛdˌfeɪs/.
What does redface mean?
A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.
Where does redface come from?
From red + face, based on earlier blackface.

How to pronounce redface

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