How to Pronounce Faint

To pronounce "faint", say FAINT — one syllable, IPA /feɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/feɪnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “faint”

"faint" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with quaint and feint, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: feint — easy to mix up when writing.

What does faint mean?

noun

  1. The act of fainting, syncope.

    “She suffered another faint.”

  2. The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

adjective

  1. (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

    “I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.”

  2. Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

Words that rhyme with faint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quaintfeinttaintplaintacquaintrestraintconstrainthaintcomplaintsaintpaintdaint

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faint"?▾

"Faint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "faint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "faint" is /feɪnt/.

What does "faint" mean?▾

Faint: The act of fainting, syncope.

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