How to Pronounce Feces

To pronounce "feces", say FEC-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfiːsiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfiːsiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “feces”

"feces" has 2 syllables: fec-es. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does feces mean?

noun

  1. Digested waste material (typically solid or semi-solid) discharged from the bowels; excrement.

Synonyms

cacadungexcrementfaecal matterguanomanureboo-boodoo

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Words that rhyme with feces

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

faecesbmorduredejectionstooldroppingsexcretionsfloaters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "feces"?▾

"Feces" has 2 syllables: fec · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "feces"?▾

The IPA transcription of "feces" is /ˈfiːsiːz/.

What does "feces" mean?▾

Feces: Digested waste material (typically solid or semi-solid) discharged from the bowels; excrement.

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