How to Pronounce Feint

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

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Letters

/feɪ̯nt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “feint”

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

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

What does feint mean?

noun

  1. A movement made to confuse the opponent; a dummy.
  2. That which is feigned; an assumed or false appearance; a pretense or stratagem.

verb

  1. To make a feint, or mock attack.

adjective

  1. Feigned; counterfeit.
  2. (war) (of an attack) directed toward a different part from the intended strike

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Words that rhyme with feint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quaintfainttaintplaintacquaintrestraintconstrainthaintcomplaintsaintpaintdaint

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "feint"?▾

"Feint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "feint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "feint" is /feɪ̯nt/.

What does "feint" mean?▾

Feint: A movement made to confuse the opponent; a dummy.

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