How to Pronounce Fall

To pronounce "fall", say FALL — one syllable, IPA /fɔːl/. 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

/fɔːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fall”

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

Sounds exactly like: fahl, faal, faul, faull — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fall mean?

noun

  1. The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
  2. A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.

verb

  1. (heading) To be moved downwards.
  2. To move downwards.

Synonyms

descentdroprapdownfalldecreasediploweringresponsibilityup tobecome

Antonyms

ascentriseincreaseascendgoget uppick oneself upstand up

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Words that rhyme with fall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolbrawlnightfall

Related words

declinedescenddescentdownfalldevolvetumbledecreasedownslope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fall"?▾

"Fall" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fall"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fall" is /fɔːl/.

What does "fall" mean?▾

Fall: The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.

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