How to Pronounce Feels

To pronounce "feels", say FEELS — one syllable, IPA /fiːlz/. 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

/fiːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “feels”

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

What does feels mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the emotions.

    “emotional crisis”

  2. Characterised by emotion.

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.

Synonyms

demonstrativeeffusivesentimentaltemperamental

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Words that rhyme with feels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idealsrevealsheelsrealskeelsappealsstealsbealeswheelsmealsdealsheals

Related words

sensefindspiritexperiencelookflavortonesmell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "feels"?▾

"Feels" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "feels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "feels" is /fiːlz/.

What does "feels" mean?▾

Feels: Of or relating to the emotions.

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