How to Pronounce Field

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

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/fiːld/

IPA

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

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

noun

A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.
“There are several species of wild flowers growing in this field.”
A wide, open space that is usually used to grow crops or to hold farm animals.
“A crop circle was made in a corn field.”

verb

To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.
(and other batting sports) To be the team catching and throwing the ball, as opposed to hitting it.
“The blue team are fielding first, while the reds are batting.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "field"?▾

"Field" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "field"?▾

The IPA transcription of "field" is /fiːld/.

What does "field" mean?▾

Field: A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country.

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