How to Pronounce "face value"
expression
ˈfeɪs/ /ˈvæɫju
FAYS VAL-yoo
fˈeɪs/ /vˈæljuː
FAYS VAL-yoo
Definition
'Face value' means the value shown on something, such as a coin, bill, or ticket, or the apparent value of something without looking deeper. It can also mean accepting something as it appears, without questioning it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfeɪs/ /ˈvæɫju
British English
fˈeɪs/ /vˈæljuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAYS VAL-yoo
UK
FAYS VAL-yoo
Listen in Context
The face value of this ticket is $20.
Please do not take everything at face value.
The coin has a face value of ten cents.
Don’t judge a person by their face value alone.