How to Pronounce Fee

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “fee”

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

What does fee mean?

noun

  1. (feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
  2. An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.

verb

  1. To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.

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Words that rhyme with fee

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fee"?▾

"Fee" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fee" is /fiː/.

What does "fee" mean?▾

Fee: (feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.

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