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facade

concepts

A structural design pattern that provides a simplified interface to a complex subsystem

Pronunciation

Correct

fuh-SAHD

/fəˈsɑːd/

From French 'façade' (the front of a building). Merriam-Webster confirms the pronunciation 'fuh-SAHD'. The cedilla on the 'ç' gives the soft 's' sound.

Source: www.merriam-webster.com(official spec)

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake

fuh-KADE

/fəˈkeɪd/

Treating the word as though it ends like 'arcade' or 'decade'. The 'c' in facade has a soft 's' sound due to its French origin.

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