How to Pronounce Fees

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

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/fiːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fees”

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

Sounds exactly like: feese — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fees 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 fees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

contractsignadmissionsairfaresallowancesamountamountsassessments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fees"?▾

"Fees" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fees"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fees" is /fiːz/.

What does "fees" mean?▾

Fees: (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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