How to Pronounce Fell

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

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Letters

/fɛl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fell”

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

Sounds exactly like: fel, fehl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fell mean?

noun

  1. A cutting-down of timber.
  2. The stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down.

verb

  1. To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.
  2. To strike down, kill, destroy.

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Words that rhyme with fell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fell"?▾

"Fell" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fell" is /fɛl/.

What does "fell" mean?▾

Fell: A cutting-down of timber.

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