How to Pronounce Fiend

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/fiːnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fiend”

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

What does fiend mean?

noun

  1. A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
  2. A very evil person.

verb

  1. To yearn; to be desperate (for something).

Synonyms

monster

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Words that rhyme with fiend

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gleanedcareenedkeenedweanedleanedintervenedquarantineddemeanedscreenedmachinedspleenedcleaned

Related words

devildemondaimondaemonogrefanaticmonsterhell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiend"?▾

"Fiend" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fiend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fiend" is /fiːnd/.

What does "fiend" mean?▾

Fiend: A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.

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