How to Pronounce Fey

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

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/feɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fey”

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

Sounds exactly like: fay, faye, fe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fey mean?

adjective

  1. About to die; doomed; on the verge of sudden or violent death.
  2. Dying; dead.

Words that rhyme with fey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

insanetouchedsupernaturalelfinfayenchantedfatefraughtfatiferous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fey"?▾

"Fey" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fey" is /feɪ/.

What does "fey" mean?▾

Fey: About to die; doomed; on the verge of sudden or violent death.

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