How to Pronounce Feel

To pronounce "feel", say FEEL — one syllable, IPA /fiːl/. 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

/fiːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “feel”

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

Sounds exactly like: feil, fiel, foell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does feel mean?

noun

  1. A quality of an object experienced by touch.

    “Bark has a rough feel.”

  2. A vague mental impression.

    “You should get a feel of the area before moving in.”

verb

  1. (heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.
  2. (heading) To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.

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Words that rhyme with feel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealappealheeldealsquealordeal

Related words

sensefindspiritexperiencelookflavortonesmell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "feel"?▾

"Feel" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "feel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "feel" is /fiːl/.

What does "feel" mean?▾

Feel: A quality of an object experienced by touch.

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