How to Pronounce Fat

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

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/fæt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fat”

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

What does fat mean?

noun

  1. A specialized animal tissue with a high oil content, used for long-term storage of energy.
  2. A refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat.

verb

  1. To make fat; to fatten.

    “kill the fatted calf”

  2. To become fat; to fatten.

adjective

  1. Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

    “The fat man had trouble getting through the door.”

  2. Thick.

    “The fat wallets of the men from the city brought joy to the peddlers.”

Synonyms

adipose tissuelardfatsofattygreasebountifulprosperouschubbychunkycorpulent

Antonyms

leanskinnyslenderslimthin

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Words that rhyme with fat

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flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatautocratwildcat

Related words

corpulentpudgyportlyplumpchubbypodgytubbyembonpoint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fat"?▾

"Fat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fat" is /fæt/.

What does "fat" mean?▾

Fat: A specialized animal tissue with a high oil content, used for long-term storage of energy.

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